European Stocks Set to Open Lower Ahead of Busy Week

European equity markets were set to open flat to slightly lower on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of a busy week.

Investors will focus on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech, along with key US economic data, for clues on the outlook for inflation and interest rates.

Treasury yields eased alongside oil prices, with Brent falling toward $93 a barrel, as investors awaited Bessent’s fiscal consolidation plans and details of his planned economic measures against Iran, which he described as the “single greatest financial offensive ever.” In corporate news, Nvidia’s earnings will be closely watched for signs of the sustainability of the AI spending boom.

In premarket trading, Euro Stoxx 50 futures were down 0.1%, while Stoxx 600 futures were flat.