European stocks are seen opening on a mixed note Thursday, with the FTSE 100 likely to tick higher as the British pound dropped below $1.30 for the first time since August amid bets that slower inflation could pave the way for the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month.
The European Central Bank (ECB) announces its interest-rate decision later in the day, with a 25-bps cur largely factored in.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.