European markets opened higher on Tuesday in a shortened Christmas Eve trading session.
Stocks in Europe ended Monday’s session slightly higher as investors responded to more disappointing economic news from the UK, and the pan-European Stoxx 600 was boosted by a recovery in the share price of pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk.
No economic data is expected from Europe on Tuesday.
Overnight stay in AsiaStocks were in mixed territory as investors watched monetary policy outlook in Japanthe blockbuster Merger of car giants Honda and Nissan And declining consumer confidence in South Korea.
Trading is expected to remain subdued globally this week as several markets close early on Tuesday and remain closed on Wednesday for Christmas Day.
