European stocks are seen opening on a cautious note Wednesday as investors await U.S. inflation data for important clues over early rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
The U.S. CPI and PPI data due this week will be pivotal for the Fed's rate-cut decisions.
Traders have recently become increasingly skeptical about whether the central bank will cut rates in March.
Upcoming Chinese inflation and trade data along the Taiwan elections on Saturday also remain on investors' radar.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.