Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC, Nestle earnings

LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Thursday as investors await new earnings reports.

of england FTSE The German index is expected to open with an increase of 0.15% DAX France with a loss of 0.25 percent CAC 40 Italy, down 0.15% FTSE MIB According to data from IG, it is slightly below the flat line.

Another busy earnings day on Thursday Nestlé, Rio Tinto And Zurich Insurance is among the European companies reporting.

Airbus He said it was expected on Thursday 870 commercial aircraft will be delivered in 2026About 880 were slightly fewer than analysts expected. It comes as pressure is mounting for the European plane maker and its US rival Boeing is showing signs of recovery after years of crisis, benefiting Airbus.

Global market sentiment is also in focus; U.S. stock futures traded near the flat line Wednesday night after major averages posted a winning session, boosted by gains in “Magnificent Seven” technology stocks and strength in financial and energy names.

Investors in the USA also evaluated the minutes of the Fed’s January meeting; This reflected disagreements among central bank officials regarding the future outlook for monetary policy.

Oil prices rose more than 4 percent yesterday after US Vice President JD Vance said Iran did not meet basic US demands in this week’s nuclear talks. He said President Donald Trump reserves the right to use military force if diplomatic efforts fail to stop Iran’s nuclear program.

Stocks traded higher overnight in Asia-Pacific markets as some exchanges in the region were returning from the Lunar New Year holiday.

— CNBC’s Pia Singh contributed to this market report.