European equity markets were on track for a weaker open Friday, extending losses from the previous session after US President Donald Trump unveiled new tariff rates of up to 41%, set to take effect today.
Investors will also digest fresh Eurozone inflation data, closely watched for signals on the European Central Bank’s policy path.
Earnings remain in focus, with key reports due from AXA, Euronext, IAG, Saint-Gobain, and Pearson.
Separately, Daimler Truck cut its full-year sales and profit outlook, citing softer demand in North America.
In premarket trade, Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures both slipped 0.6%.