European indices open slightly higher to start the day

• Eurostoxx +0.3%
• Germany DAX +0.5%
• France CAC 40 +0.2%
• UK FTSE -0.1%
• Spain IBEX +0.4%
• Italy FTSE MIB +0.5%

The DAX looks to run with a break of 20,000 as it keeps with the push to fresh record highs on the week. French stocks will be in focus though as Barnier’s government is facing up against a no confidence motion later. Elsewhere, US futures are also sitting higher with S&P 500 futures seen up 0.2% on the day and Nasdaq futures up 0.3%.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.