European markets have opened slightly lower today, amid lack of direction and ahead of a slew of US economic data including housing starts, building permits, consumer confidence and Richmond Fed’s regional manufacturing index.

Closer home, traders look forward to UK inflation report hearings later today for further insights on the British economic outlook.

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