European markets have opened in the red amid concerns about escalating tensions in Ukraine after reports indicated that Ukrainian troops killed several pro-Russian rebels. Any developments on this front is likely to sway market sentiment. Closer home, market participants will track the domestic retail sales data which is anticipated to show a monthly decline in March. Additionally, traders will eye the final US consumer confidence data that is expected to be upwardly revised in April.

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