European stocks opened marginally lower Thursday as global markets appeared hesitant and lacking in direction.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.2% at market open, with most sectors trading in negative territory. Tech stocks led losses with a 1.3% downturn, followed by household goods which were down 0.8%. Minor gains were led by a 1% uptick in oil and gas stocks.
It follows a choppy trading session Wednesday, with sentiment downbeat. while Asia-Pacific markets slid overnight as Wall Street saw a pause in its market rally and U.S. stock futures were flat Wednesday evening.
Source : CNBC
