European stocks were poised to open lower on Wednesday as global risk sentiment weakened, with US technology shares and most Asian markets retreating overnight.
Investors also awaited the release of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes and the Jackson Hole symposium for fresh signals on the interest rate outlook.
In Europe, focus turned to data showing UK inflation accelerated more than expected in July, reinforcing concerns over sticky price pressures.
Meanwhile, Sweden’s Riksbank is due to announce its latest policy decision.
On the corporate front, earnings updates are expected from Alcon and Geberit.
In premarket trade, Euro Stoxx 50 futures slipped 0.5% while Stoxx 600 futures fell 0.3%.