Markets in Europe are expected to open on a weak note on Monday as world markets fret about the monetary policy outlook. Major central bankers are congregating in Jackson Hole, Wyoming later in the week to deliberate on monetary policy. Credit risk concerns from China and the less-than-expected policy support from Beijing are also expected to weigh on markets.
Wall Street had closed on a weak note on Friday, as rate hike worries and credit risks from China dampened sentiment. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.20 percent to close at 13,290.78 whereas the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.07 percent to finish trading at 34,500.66.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.