European stocks were flat to slightly higher on Wednesday as investors digested mixed earnings updates and weaker-than-expected U.K. inflation data. The U.K.
The Labor Department's closely watched report on consumer price inflation in January will be the highlight on Tuesday. Early signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open lower.
European stocks are seen opening broadly lower on Friday as investors watch the latest batch of earnings and digest policymakers' remarks on interest rates. Investors eye U.
European stocks were seeing modest gains on Thursday despite heightened geopolitical tensions and lingering uncertainty over the Fed's rate trajectory. On a light day on the economic front, new data showed China is struggling to shake off persistent deflation pressures.
On a quiet day of economic announcements, the Weekly Jobless Claims might get attention on Thursday. Amid earnings, Disney has scheduled its quarterly earnings after the bell.