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The euro fell against the U.S. dollar after flash PMI data highlighted the growing economic weakness in the currency bloc. The report led markets to bring forward their expectations for the first interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.

Preliminary Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for November pointed to a faster contraction in euro zone business activity. The weak readings from both the manufacturing and services sectors increase the likelihood of a technical recession.

U.S. stock markets showed little reaction to the release of the FOMC minutes, as the contents were largely in line with expectations. Trading volumes were light ahead of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.

The minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting revealed a consensus among officials to be cautious with any further rate hikes. The document showed members are increasingly weighing the risks of overtightening against the risk of inflation.

A leading U.S. technology company announced a significant round of layoffs, signaling caution about the economic outlook for the coming year. The news weighed on the tech-heavy Nasdaq index during the trading session.

The Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of wholesale inflation, fell in October, further confirming the disinflationary trend. The data adds to the evidence that price pressures are abating throughout the U.S. economy.

Government bond yields across the euro area found a floor and edged slightly higher at the start of the week. The move represents a partial consolidation after the dramatic rally sparked by last week's U.S. inflation data.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) increased its medium-term liquidity injection while keeping its key policy rate unchanged. The move aims to support the nation's fragile economic recovery amid ongoing property sector woes.

Investors are taking stock after a pivotal week that saw a dramatic repricing of interest rate expectations. Analysts are debating whether the market's dovish reaction to recent data has been overdone.

Crude oil prices posted a weekly gain, supported by a significantly weaker U.S. dollar and a more optimistic outlook for the global economy. Traders are now watching for signals from the upcoming OPEC+ meeting.