European markets are expected to open slightly lower after Chinese growth figures

European markets are expected to move slightly lower at the open, after Chinese growth figures confirmed slowing growth in the world's second-largest economy.

China's gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 6.9 percent in the third quarter of 2015 from a year earlier, according to official data, higher than many expected but still the slowest growth since the credit crisis. Asian stock markets had a mixed reaction to the невс

China's trading relationships with the rest of the world will be in focus as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the U.K. this week.

There is also plenty of corporate news in Europe, with German behemoth Deutsche Bank setting out a "fundamental" overhaul where it will split its investment bank in two and a climbdown on job cuts at Air France.

Europe continued confusion about the refugee crisis. Europe is unable to restrict the refugee flow without the help of Turkey. It is clear that Brussels has to offer something to the Turkish government.Turskiyat president wants: three billion euros from Brussels cancellation of the visa regime for Turkish citizens and opening new chapters in EU negotiations. Most issues, however, remain unclear.