European markets to open flat as oil prices fall below $100
European markets are anticipated to open flat as oil prices drop below $100 per barrel. Investors are weighing geopolitical developments, particularly regarding the Middle East conflict and U.S.-Iran negotiations. Earnings reports from Generali and BT Group are also expected today.
- ▪European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday.
- ▪U.S. crude oil prices fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday.
- ▪Positive sentiment was noted in Asia-Pacific trading after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran.
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LONDON — European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday as investors assess the latest geopolitical news and oil price moves lower.The U.K.'s FTSE index, Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 are all seen opening relatively flat, while Italy's FTSE MIB is expected to open up 0.1%, according to data from IG.European bourses appeared to be unmoved by wider market optimism overnight that the Middle East conflict could end soon.Positive sentiment was evident in the Asia-Pacific trading session after U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington was in the "final stages" of negotiations with Iran, according to a pool report.U.S.
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