Unable to hold early gains, the major European stock markets ended in mixed fashion on Thursday following a late slide.
Earlier in the day, European stocks traded at record high levels as investors cheered upbeat earnings from the likes of Legrand, Hermes and Siemens.
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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.