European stocks are seen opening mixed on Tuesday as investors await key U.S. economic data and earnings for direction.
Ahead of retail sales, inflation and delayed payrolls data due this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday that lower U.S. jobs numbers can be expected in the months ahead as the Trump administration's immigration policies slow labor force growth and new AI tools boost productivity.
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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.