European shares are seen opening lower on Friday as investors fret about rising inflationary pressures and the outlook for growth.
Oil prices continued to surge as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed and peace negotiations dragged on.
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Market Analysis
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.