European stocks are seen opening on a sluggish note Wednesday as enthusiasm for China's economic stimulus began to wane and new data indicated that the U.S. economy could be slowing down.
Rising risks of a wider Middle East war may also keep investors on the sidelines after Israeli defense forces killed the head of Hezbollah's rocket and missile division, Ibrahim Qubaisi, in a strike in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut on Tuesday.
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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.