European stocks are seen opening a tad lower on Thursday after reports emerged that the Trump administration is considering a plan to curb a dizzying array of software-powered exports to China, stoking fresh trade tensions.
Investors will also react to mixed third-quarter results from Tesla. Elon Musk's electric car maker reported revenue that beat expectations, while earnings fell short of estimates.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.