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Europe’s Stoxx 600
index looks headed for a slight rebound at Friday’s open after three straight losses, though any improved sentiment could be short-lived as all attention remains on the Israel-Iran conflict and possibility of U.S. involvement.
The U.K.’s FTSE 100 is set to open around 34.4 points higher, according to the latest IG data, with France’s CAC 40 up 51.5 points and Germany’s DAX up 171 points.
While focus has largely been on geopolitics, markets are settling from a slew of central bank action this week, including Switzerland’s rate cut to 0% and rate holds from the Bank of England and U.S. Federal Reserve. China kept its benchmark rates steady on Friday.
