European stocks are seen opening a tad higher on Monday as dismal August U.S. jobs report has put a half-point September rate cut 'in play'.
Investors will also keep a close eye on the political development in France, where Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a confidence vote today, which he is expected to lose.
Opposition leaders across the political spectrum made clear they would vote to oust Bayrou.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.