European stocks are expected to open flat to slightly higher on Friday following data showing a 6 percent increase in online sales in the U.S. on Thanksgiving to $8.6 billion. The National Retail Federation predicts holiday sales to surpass $1 trillion for the first time this year. Meanwhile, CME halted futures trading due to a cooling issue at CyrusOne data centers. Asian markets were subdued after China Vanke delayed an onshore bond repayment, impacting the property sector. Technology stocks saw a decline amidst a legal battle between TSMC and Intel. The dollar is on track for its worst week in four months, with expectations of a more dovish Fed chair appointment. Treasury yields edged up, gold held near two-week highs, and oil faced monthly losses. U.S. markets reopened with shortened hours for Black Friday 2025, while European stocks ended flat to slightly higher on Thursday.

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