European markets head for higher open as traders track Greenland, Iran news

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on January 14, 2026.LONDON — European stocks are expected to open broadly higher Thursday as traders digest the latest geopolitical news around Greenland and Iran. The U.K.'s FTSE index is seen opening 0.6% higher, Germany's DAX up 0.18%, France's CAC 40 up 0.2%, and Italy's FTSE MIB o.34% higher, according to data from IG. Regional investors will be assessing the outcome of a high-stakes meeting between senior officials from the U. ...