European stock markets were set for a positive open on Thursday as investors geared up for a fresh wave of corporate earnings.
Key companies reporting include Shell, Unilever, BMW, Renault, Société Générale, and Crédit Agricole.
On the macro front, attention will turn to inflation data from Germany, France, and Italy, alongside unemployment figures from Germany and the broader EU. Meanwhile, global trade developments remain in focus after the US finalized a tariff agreement with South Korea and imposed steep levies on Brazil and India.
In premarket trade, Euro Stoxx 50 futures rose 0.2%, while Stoxx 600 futures advanced 0.3%.