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European Markets Likely to Open Flat as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data
European equity indices are set to start Friday with little direction as the earnings‑driven week draws to a close. Traders are looking ahead to the U.S. Consumer Price Index numbers scheduled for later in the day, while pre‑market data hints at a modest dip for the CAC 40 and modest gains for the DAX, FTSE 100 and EuroStoxx 50.
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Market outlook for Friday, 13 Feb 2026
European equity indices are expected to start the day without a clear bias. The week, packed with corporate earnings, is winding down, and traders are focused on the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) release later in the session.
Pre‑market indicators suggest a modest decline of about 0.22 % for France’s CAC 40 at the open.
Futures, however, point to slight gains in Germany’s DAX (+0.16 %), the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 (+0.20 %), and the pan‑European EuroStoxx 50 (+0.07 %).