05.09.202506:08:02UTC+00European Markets Head for Higher Open

European markets were poised for a positive start on Friday, reflecting global trends as investors heightened expectations for a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month due to indications of a weakening labor market. The drop in global bond yields also alleviated some pressure on equities, although uncertainties regarding fiscal policies and the broader economic outlook continued. Focus now shifts to the release of new data, including retail sales figures from the UK and Italy, as well as France's trade statistics. No significant earnings announcements are scheduled for Friday. Ahead of the market opening, futures for the Euro Stoxx 50 increased by 0.4%, while Stoxx 600 futures gained 0.3%.