European equity markets were set for a muted start on Monday, with futures indicating little movement as investors focused on upcoming US-China trade talks in London.
The negotiations are seen as a critical step in ongoing efforts to resolve trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
Caution also prevailed ahead of key US inflation data due later this week, which could shape expectations for global interest rate trajectories.
Closer to home, the European economic calendar remains quiet, with no major data or earnings releases scheduled for the day.
In premarket trade, Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures hovered near the flatline, signaling a subdued session ahead.