European markets have opened in the red today, as markets remain cautious ahead of the much awaited US non-farm payrolls data which is expected to show a slower pace of job additions in December.

Later in the session today, traders will keep a tab on the UK trade balance, industrial and manufacturing production data to gauge the pace of improvement in the economy. Additionally, the NIESR GDP estimate in Britain due later today will keep investors on their toes.

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