European stocks expected to open higher as US avoids government shutdown; markets optimistic.

From NASDAQ.: 2024-12-23 00:35:31

European stocks are expected to open higher as markets head into a quiet holiday week. U.S. stock futures and Asian markets are up, with hopes for further policy easing by the Federal Reserve in 2025. The U.S. Senate approved a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. In economic news, U.K. GDP data is due later today. The U.S. economic calendar remains light this week. Asian markets are seeing gains, shrugging off worries about U.S. tariffs. U.S. stocks surged on Friday after softer-than-expected inflation data. European stocks ended lower on Friday due to political uncertainty and tariff fears.



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