European stocks are expected to open higher following weak U.S. retail sales data, with traders pricing in possible rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Focus is now on the delayed jobs report and CPI data. U.S. Commerce Secretary sees balanced dollar levels benefiting exports and economic growth, predicting GDP to exceed 5 percent in Q4 2025. Asian markets rise on rate cut expectations and China’s cooling inflation. Dollar weakens, gold rises, and oil edges higher amid Middle East tensions. U.S. stocks end mixed on retail sales stall and record household debt. Financial services stocks drop after AI tax planning tool launch. Fed officials signal interest rates on hold. European stocks close mixed after hitting record highs.

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