European markets opened with a mixed sentiment on Thursday, as futures across major indices showed modest movement. Eurostoxx futures were up 0.1%, while German DAX futures remained flat. The UK FTSE futures managed a slightly stronger start, rising 0.3%.
Tech shares are driving the early momentum in Europe, supported by a positive outlook from the U.S. markets. Nasdaq futures are up 0.5%, largely due to Tesla’s earnings report, which exceeded profit expectations after hours. This optimism has also lifted S&P 500 futures by 0.3%. However, Dow futures slipped 0.1%, reflecting a more cautious sentiment that appears to mirror the mood in European indices as the session gets underway.
With technology stocks leading the charge, investors are keeping an eye on further developments that could shape the trading day.
