Mixed picture for European equities at the open

European stocks keep more mixed at the open but just be mindful of the more subdued sentiment in US futures

• Eurostoxx flat
• Germany DAX +0.3%
• France CAC 40 flat
• UK FTSE +0.1%
• Italy MIB -0.1%
• Spain IBEX +0.4%

The minute changes in European stocks to start the day may be a little deceiving, as risk appetite is more on the retreat so far in trading today.

The major indices in Europe closed more than 1% lower yesterday, missing out on the late bounce in US stocks so perhaps that factors in somewhat. But with S&P 500 futures still down 0.5%, odds are the mood in Europe is to stay more tepid.