European markets have opened higher today, mirroring gains in US and Asian markets. Meanwhile, the US extended sanctions against Russia and Fitch Ratings cut its outlook on the country, shifting market focus to news flows emanating from Russia.

Closer home, traders will keep a close eye on UK public sector net borrowings figures due later in the day. Additionally, Eurozone consumer sentiment data and speeches from US policymakers would grab market attention.

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