08 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read

European markets poised for sluggish start

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European stocks expected to be flat at the open on Wednesday, influenced by lack of direction after a difficult week. France's PM Sebastien Lecornu has 48 hours to break a budget impasse. The EU's reduced tariff-free quotas and increased tariffs on steel imports put the UK's struggling industry at risk. German industrial production figures will be released on Wednesday.