European stocks expected to open higher following positive trends in Asian markets

From NASDAQ: 2024-12-27 00:25:32

European stocks are poised to open higher as trading resumes after Christmas. Focus shifts to the Federal Reserve’s 2025 interest rate decisions and potential tariff policy changes under President-elect Donald Trump. Asian stocks mostly rose, with Japan’s Nikkei up nearly 2% as the yen stays near a five-month low. Inflation in Tokyo accelerated for a second month in December. China’s industrial profits fell at a slower pace in November, easing concerns about economic growth. South Korean stocks fell as lawmakers prepare to vote on impeaching acting president Han Duck-soo. U.S. stocks ended mixed, with retail sales beating forecasts but jobless claims rising.



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