European Markets Set for Modest Gains as Earnings Season Intensifies
European equity markets are expected to open slightly higher Friday as investors digest a wave of corporate earnings. Key economic indicators and international trade developments remain in focus as market sentiment appears cautiously optimistic.
European Market Outlook
European stock markets are reportedly poised for modest gains at Friday’s opening, according to trading analysis from IG Group. Market sentiment appears buoyed by ongoing earnings season results, with Germany’s DAX 40, France’s CAC 40, and Italy’s FTSE MIB indexes all expected to open approximately 0.2% higher. The UK’s FTSE 100 represents the sole exception among major European indices, reportedly set to trade near the flatline at the opening bell.