European markets have open firmer today, paring some of its previous session losses. Markets keenly eye the European Central Bank’s monthly report scheduled later in the day for further direction.

Earlier today, data indicated that the UK house price balance dropped in October. With no major domestic releases ahead, traders would keep a tab on US weekly initial jobless claims data to gauge the strength of the labour market.

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