European stocks were flat to slightly higher on Monday as investors braced for Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president later in the day.
Trading volumes were lighter than usual due to a holiday in the U.S. to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Market Analysis
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.