European equity markets opened flat on Tuesday, the last trading day of 2024, as traders wrapped up activity ahead of the New Year holiday.
Most regional markets are scheduled to close early or remain closed until Jan. 2. Meanwhile, market participants are closely watching how significant U.S. policy shifts, including tariffs, deregulation and tax reform under President-elect Donald Trump, could affect Europe in the year ahead. European stocks remain on track to post modest annual gains.
In Asia, official data showed that China's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in December, raising concerns about the outlook for the world's second-largest economy.
Source: Trading Economics
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