FX.co ★ European Stocks Set for Lower Open

European equity markets appeared set for a lower opening on Thursday as investors anticipated a series of significant economic announcements. These include the second-quarter GDP figures from the UK and the EU, the final inflation data for July from France, and the Eurozone's employment statistics for the second quarter. On the corporate scene, earnings reports are expected from major companies such as Aviva, Carlsberg, RWE, Swiss Re, and Talanx, among others. Earlier this week, global markets experienced a rally after more moderate US inflation data alleviated concerns that President Donald Trump’s tariffs were exacerbating price pressures. This development has bolstered expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month. In early trading, futures for the Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 indices dipped approximately 0.15%.