European markets have opened in the green. Developments over the weekend in Ukraine have escalated geopolitical tensions in the region, raising speculation that the US and Europe will impose further sanctions on Russia as early as today.

Closer home, traders will eye the Lloyds business barometer data due later today. Additionally, US pending home sales data will attract market attention which is expected to show a monthly rebound in March.

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