European markets have opened in negative territory today, as the victory of the anti-austerity Syriza party in the Greek general election sparked fears that Greece might default on its debts and exit the Eurozone.

Later today, market participants will keep a tab on BBA mortgage approvals data in the UK. Moreover, German Ifo sentiment indices and Eurozone retail sales data will be on traders’ radar for further direction.

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