Market Open Highlights

Major European stock exchanges showed mixed performance at Thursday's opening as investors awaited key economic data releases. All eyes are on Hamburg Commercial Bank's Construction PMI data for Germany and the Eurozone, along with the European Union's retail sales report.

Legal Developments and Market Impact

Traders are closely monitoring developments after a court ruling declared most of Trump's tariffs illegal. In response, Trump has asked the Supreme Court to fast-track his appeal, creating additional market uncertainty.

Stock Performance Details

FTSE 100 decreased 0.19% at 9:03 am CET, with Easyjet PLC leading losses at -3.88%. Euro Stoxx 50 remained flat at 9:05 am CET. CAC 40 fell 0.32% at 9:07 am CET, with Sanofi SA plunging 8.85% a minute later. DAX gained 0.19% at 9:15 am CET, showing relative strength.

Currency Movements

The euro and pound held steady against the dollar at 9:01 am CET, trading at 1.16509 and 1.34350 respectively, indicating cautious market sentiment ahead of key data releases.