European stocks expected to open mixed as year-end approaches, Asian markets trade lower.

From Nasdaq: 2024-12-30 00:38:17

European stocks are expected to open mixed as the year-end nears, with light economic and earnings data this week. U.S. markets are closed on Wednesday for New Year’s Day. U.S. economic calendar remains light, with updates on housing prices and manufacturing due. Asian markets traded lower amid global uncertainties. South Korea faces political turmoil with an arrest warrant requested for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol. The yen remains strong against the dollar. Oil and gold prices see marginal gains. U.S. stocks fell on Friday, snapping winning streaks. European stocks closed higher on Friday.



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