FX.co ★ European Markets Poised for Lower Open

European stock markets were poised for a lower opening on Friday as investors anticipated a crucial US inflation report that might affect the Federal Reserve's policy decisions. Market sentiment was also affected by continuing discussions on the sustainability of the artificial intelligence-driven rally following Nvidia's recent earnings report, which offered mixed messages. In Europe, attention shifted to a series of economic announcements, including inflation statistics from Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. In premarket trading, futures for the Euro Stoxx 50 decreased by 0.2%, while Stoxx 600 futures saw a slight decline of 0.1%.