European stocks expected to open higher before German vote on spending plans

From Nasdaq: 2025-03-18 01:42:43

European stocks may open positively as German parliament votes on spending plans, including a 500-billion-euro infrastructure fund. CDU/CSU bloc likely to secure majority for constitutional amendments. Russian President Putin to speak with President Trump. Israel conducts airstrikes, killing at least 10. Economic confidence data from Germany and euro area awaited. U.S. stock futures slide, Asian markets mixed. Dollar index steady, gold above $3,000. Oil prices rise, U.S. stocks up on Treasury Secretary’s remarks. Factory activity in NY drops, homebuilder sentiment low. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq close higher. European stocks rise on China’s measures to boost economy.



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