European equity markets were set for a muted open on Wednesday, as investors weighed the potential outcome of upcoming trade negotiations between the US and the EU. Reports suggest European leaders have asked major corporations and CEOs to outline their US investment plans in preparation for the talks with Washington.
Attention will also turn to a slate of regional economic data, including employment figures from France and Germany, as well as Eurozone consumer inflation expectations—key indicators that could shape the European Central Bank’s policy outlook.
No major corporate earnings are scheduled for release in Europe today.
In premarket trade, Euro Stoxx 50 futures slipped 0.2%, while Stoxx 600 futures hovered near the flatline.