European markets are anticipated to begin the trading week predominantly higher on Monday. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is projected to open slightly lower at 8,220, while Germany’s DAX is expected to rise by 50 points to 19,953. France’s CAC is likely to increase by 22 points to 7,296, and Italy’s FTSE MIB is set to gain 113 points, reaching 34,308, based on IG’s data. No significant earnings or data releases are scheduled in Europe for the day. Last week, European markets closed lower amidst a shaky start to 2025 for global stocks, leaving sentiment mixed as traders seek direction regarding the global economy. In Asia-Pacific, markets showed mixed results as investors analyzed business activity data from China and Hong Kong. In the U.S., equity futures remained mostly unchanged as investors await the December jobs report on Friday, a critical data point before the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting. Additionally, the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey is scheduled for Tuesday, with the December ADP Employment Survey on Wednesday, marking a shortened trading week in the U.S. due to the New York Stock Exchange closing on Thursday in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
