European stocks are seen opening mixed on Thursday as investors weigh strong guidance from Micron and Qualcomm against expectations of possible Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes this year.
Micron Technology posted record quarterly earnings and issued better-than-expected guidance, helping dispel investor concerns over stretched AI-fueled valuations in tech and chipmaking.
Qualcomm has shared a series of updates about its artificial intelligence roadmap after reporting strong earnings.
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August 21, 2026 14:42 ET The minutes of the latest policy meeting of the Federal Reserve, housing market data and manufacturing sector survey results were the main news for the U.S. economy this week. In Europe, inflation data from the U.K. was the highlight, while consumer price data from Japan drew attention in Asia.