European markets have opened lower today, tracking sharp overnight losses on Wall Street, amid intensifying concerns about global economic growth outlook. Closer home, market participants keenly await UK trade balance, construction output and the Conference Board’s leading economic index data. Additionally, speeches by top Bank of England officials and updates from the International Monetary Fund and G-20 meeting will keep traders on their toes.

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