European markets are set to open higher: Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures are up 0.8% in premarket trading as concerns over the Fed chair’s stance ease and China confirms efforts to normalize ties with the EU ahead of the summit.
Investors continue to monitor trade risks the US will impose a 30% tariff on EU imports from August 1 and await earnings from ABB, Novartis, Investor AB, Volvo, Assa Abloy, SSE, Swedbank, TSMC, Publicis and EasyJet as well as UK employment data.