European Stock Markets Show Muted Start

As the new trading week kicks off, European stock markets are showing signs of a muted opening. Investors and market participants are keenly awaiting a slew of key earnings reports and economic data releases from across Europe and the US.

Key Economic Indicators on the Horizon

Today's economic calendar is highlighted by April's UK Nationwide Housing Prices and Spanish retail sales data, setting the tone for a week filled with critical financial insights.

Market Movements at a Glance

At 8:00 am CET, the DAX saw a modest increase of 0.24%, while the CAC 40 edged up by 0.14%. The Euro Stoxx 50 and the FTSE 100, however, remained flat. Currency markets showed little movement, with the euro and the pound trading flat against the dollar at $1.13737 and $1.33142, respectively.