European stocks are seen opening mostly higher on Thursday before new U.S. tariffs kick in.
Technology stocks may rise after Meta Platforms and Microsoft reported solid quarterly results, sending their shares higher in U.S. extended trading.
Apple, Amazon, Mastercard, Shell, Unilever and British American Tobacco ae due to unveil their earnings results later today.
On the data front, flash inflation and unemployment data from Germany along with U.S. reports on weekly jobless claims and consumer price inflation may garner attention as the day progresses.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
Business News
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.