German stocks are up in positive territory Thursday morning, extending gains to a fourth straight session, as investors continue to shrug off trade war concerns and stay focused on earnings and other corporate developments.
Data showing a moderation in the nation's consumer price inflation is also aiding sentiment.
Optimism about an end to the war in Ukraine has increased following the presidents of Russia and the U.S. expressing willingness to negotiate a resolution.
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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.