European markets have opened in positive territory today, ahead of the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting later today.

Meanwhile, data indicated that German consumer confidence improved to a 13-year high in February and import prices in Germany dropped more than expected in December. With no major domestic economic releases today, traders will track US MBA mortgage applications data for further direction.

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