European stocks are seen opening mostly higher on Thursday before new U.S. tariffs kick in.
Technology stocks may rise after Meta Platforms and Microsoft reported solid quarterly results, sending their shares higher in U.S. extended trading.
Apple, Amazon, Mastercard, Shell, Unilever and British American Tobacco ae due to unveil their earnings results later today.
On the data front, flash inflation and unemployment data from Germany along with U.S. reports on weekly jobless claims and consumer price inflation may garner attention as the day progresses.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.