European markets have opened higher today, after registering sharp losses on Friday in the wake of dismal industrial production data across Europe and mixed US employment reports. In today’s session, healthcare sector stocks expected to remain in spotlight after Shire agreed to acquire NPS Pharmaceuticals for $5.2 billion.

Later today, traders will track UK Lloyds employment confidence data for further direction. Additionally, speeches by ECB and US Federal Reserve officials will attract market attention.

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