European Stock Markets Hesitate Ahead of Central Bankers' Speeches

According to early indications, the CAC 40 in Paris is expected to open down by 0.21%, while the DAX in Frankfurt is projected to gain 0.07%. In London, the FTSE 100 is anticipated to decline by 0.17%. The EuroStoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 are also expected to fall by 0.11% and 0.13%, respectively. Market sentiment remains cautious following a measured speech on Tuesday by Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve. He highlighted the delicate balance between persistent inflation and disappointing job growth. On Thursday, several other Fed members, including Michelle Bowman, Austan Goolsbee, and John Williams, are scheduled to speak, which is likely to increase market volatility. Sector performance remains mixed as investors seek greater clarity on the direction of global monetary policy.