India, Jan. 29 -- European stocks are seen opening mostly higher on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered pretty much what the market had expected in the first interest-rate decision of 2026.
The U.S. central bank kept interest rates on hold in a split decision and signaled little urgency to resume cuts amid still-elevated inflation alongside solid economic growth.
In his closely monitored press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized keeping politics away from Fed decisions, as inflation remains above target levels.
Traders will also react to earnings from several big-name tech companies announced after the close of U.S. trading Wednesday.
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