European markets head for mixed open as lackluster sentiment spreads

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory Tuesday as a lukewarm mood pervades global markets.

The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open unchanged at 8,637, Germany’s DAX down 29 points at 22,381, France’s CAC 2 points lower at 8,084 and Italy’s FTSE MIB 27 points higher at 38,542, according to data from IG.

Earnings come from Fresenius Medical Care, Smith & Nephew, Heidelberg Materials and Alcon. On the data front, a more complete picture of Germany’s fourth-quarter gross domestic product data will be released on Tuesday.

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