European markets set to open higher, building on positive momentum
CNBC·2025-10-02 05:03
Group 1 - European stocks are expected to open higher, with the U.K.'s FTSE index up 0.37%, Germany's DAX up 0.51%, France's CAC 40 up 0.36%, and Italy's FTSE MIB up 0.49% [1] - The pan-European Stoxx 600 finished trading up 1.2%, indicating positive momentum across most sectors and major bourses [2] - Market focus remains on the U.S. government shutdown due to a failure to reach a short-term funding deal between Republicans and Democrats [2]