European equities are expected to open mixed Monday as investors look to China where the country's central bank made a surprise rate cut Friday. (one-year deposit rate by 25 BP to a level of 1.50% and one-year lending rate by 25 BP to 4.35%; 50 new BP (to 17.5%) required minimum reserve requirements)
European stocks look set to kick off the trading week with a cautious tone but Asian stocks extended their rally on Monday after another rate cut in China fueled risk appetite. Stocks had already been given a boost by hints of further stimulus from the European Central Bank (ECB) last week. Greece's creditors are in Athens to assess the progress of reforms. Greece reiterated that it will fulfill its obligations under the third international rescue program, but the government will not tolerate the idea of mass foreclosures on mortgages. French president backs call for Greek debt relief.
Earnings come from Peugeot, AXA, Philips and WPP on Monday and Germany's Ifo institute releases its survey of current business conditions in the country.
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