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European Stocks Drop Ahead of Key Interest Rate Decisions

12/18/2025

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On December 18, 2025, European stocks are set to open lower as traders await interest-rate decisions from the European Central Bank and Bank of England.
The U.K.'s FTSE index, Germany's DAX, France's CAC 40, and Italy's FTSE MIB are projected to decline.
In the United States, S&P 500 futures are stable as investors await November inflation data showing a 3.1% year-over-year increase.

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On December 18, 2025, European stocks are set to open lower as traders await interest-rate decisions from the European Central Bank and Bank of England.
The U.K.'s FTSE index, Germany's DAX, France's CAC 40, and Italy's FTSE MIB are projected to decline.
In the United States, S&P 500 futures are stable as investors await November inflation data showing a 3.1% year-over-year increase.