US futures are pointing to a lower open as of 04:05 ET. European equity markets have opened with modest losses, following mixed, but mostly higher levels in Asian markets. Quiet session anticipated today as markets approach holiday slowdown. Europe focus is on downward revision in UK Q3 GDP and better retail sales data. Japan core inflation slowed in-line with forecasts to lowest since mid-2022 but services inflation rose to 30-year highs. China FDI fell to almost 4-year low.

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