European markets head for mixed open as lackluster sentiment spreads

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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