Market Outlook
European stock exchanges are set to experience a decline at the start of trading, influenced by the looming threat of new tariffs from the United States. With U.S. markets closed for a public holiday, investor activity across the Atlantic will be notably absent.
Expected Index Movements
Initial forecasts suggest that the CAC 40 in Paris may open down by 1.34%. In Frankfurt, the DAX is projected to decrease by 1.11%, while London's FTSE 100 is expected to fall by 0.41%.
Eurozone Inflation Data
The primary economic indicator of the day will be the inflation figures for the Eurozone for December. Market participants will closely monitor this data for insights into the region's economic health.
Broader Market Indices
The EuroStoxx 50 index is anticipated to decline by 1.23%, while the Stoxx 600 is expected to drop by 0.94%, reflecting the overall bearish sentiment in the European markets.