Major stock markets in Europe are seen opening on a strong note on Thursday as easing inflation in Germany and Spain as well as dovish comments from Fed officials boosted market sentiment. Headline annual inflation for November from the Euro Area due on Thursday is also expected to show a decline to 2.7 percent, from 2.9 percent in the previous month. Markets also expect the PCE-based inflation readings from the U.S., seen as the Fed's preferred inflation gauge due on Thursday to reveal lower price pressures.
The more-than-expected GDP readings from the U.S. and an unexpected decline in China's manufacturing PMI is however seen limiting gains.
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May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.