European markets have opened lower today, as investors remain on the edge ahead of a slew of economic reports from European nations and the US.

Closer home, market participants are expected to keep a close eye on the release of mortgage approvals and CBI distributive trades survey data. Additionally, economic growth forecasts by the European Commission and US consumer confidence and house prices data will remain on investors’ radar.

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