European markets have opened in the green today. Later, market participants are expected to keep a close eye on German Ifo sentiment indices data for further direction especially after yesterday’s dismal manufacturing and service sector data across the Eurozone.

Closer home, traders will track BBA mortgage approvals data along with speeches from Bank of England officials due later in the day. Additionally, US new home sales and consumer confidence data will attract market attention.

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