European equities were set to open lower on Friday as investors awaited a key US inflation report that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
Sentiment was also tempered by ongoing debate over the durability of the artificial intelligence rally after Nvidia’s latest earnings delivered mixed signals.
In Europe, focus turned to a slate of economic releases, including inflation data from Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
In premarket trade, Euro Stoxx 50 futures slipped 0.2%, while Stoxx 600 futures edged down 0.1%.