European stocks are seen opening mixed on Wednesday as investors keep a close eye on the unfolding events in the Middle East and react to a warning from the International Monetary Fund that the ongoing conflict involving Iran has decelerated global economic momentum.
According to media reports, Iran and Pakistan are exchanging diplomatic messages, but no official date has been set yet for the resumption of peace talks. An Iranian embassy official in Islamabad reportedly said the next round of talks could be held later this week or early next week.
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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.