European equities opened on a cautious note on Monday, with investors awaiting key inflation data from the eurozone and the United States later this week, while weighing mixed signals from global markets.
Muted start to the week
Major European indices saw modest movements in early trading. The Stoxx 600 edged up 0.2 %, led by gains in the technology and energy sectors, while Germany’s DAX was broadly flat and France’s CAC 40 slipped marginally. In London, the FTSE 100 opened 0.3 % higher, supported by stronger oil prices and a weaker pound.
Focus on inflation and policy outlook
Market sentiment remains restrained ahead of October’s eurozone inflation figures, due later this week, which are expected to show a further easing in consumer prices. Investors are watching closely for any signs that could influence the European Central Bank’s next rate decision. ECB officials have recently signalled that interest rates may remain on hold for an extended period, pending clearer evidence of inflation’s trajectory toward the 2 % target.
Global backdrop and US influence
Asian markets provided a mixed lead overnight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipping after a stronger yen weighed on exporters, while Chinese shares rebounded modestly following supportive policy comments from Beijing. Futures on Wall Street pointed slightly lower, as investors prepared for US consumer and producer price data, which could shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s policy path.
Energy prices and corporate updates
Brent crude traded near $83 a barrel, providing a mild boost to European energy majors such as BP and TotalEnergies. Meanwhile, the corporate calendar remains light, though several large companies are expected to report third-quarter earnings later in the week, including Siemens and Allianz.
Cautious optimism ahead
Overall, traders remain in a wait-and-see mode as they balance optimism over disinflation against concerns about slowing growth. Analysts suggest that any surprise uptick in inflation data could unsettle bond markets and briefly dampen equity sentiment.
Newshub Editorial in Europe – 10 November 2025
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