European stocks are seen opening flat to slightly lower on Tuesday as the U.S. and its allies stepped up diplomatic efforts to prevent the war between Israel and Hamas from engulfing the wider region.
As concerns mount over a possible larger regional conflict, U.S President Joe Biden will pay a solidarity visit to Israel on Wednesday.
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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.