European stocks are seen opening on a firm note Friday as investors react to dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher

European stocks extended gains on Friday, after having hit their highest level in a month the previous day on the back of strong

Luxury stocks in Europe surged on Richemont's record sales, while Nvidia and the Magnificent 7 faltered on chip curb concerns. With banks outperforming and yields stabilizing, the stage is set for continued rotation toward lower-valuation sectors.

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The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Friday, with stocks likely to move back to the upside after

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe rose 2.38 points, or 0.28%, to 849.68. Earlier, Europe's STOXX 600 index closed up 0.98%, with luxury stocks boosted after Cartier jewelry owner Richemont's results exceeded analysts' expectations.

On Wall Street, major indices declined after their biggest daily percentage gains since the November 6 rally post the US presidential election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 68.42 points, or 0.16%, to 43,153.13; the S&P 500 dropped 12.57 points, or 0.21%, to 5,937.34; and the Nasdaq Composite lost 172.94 points, or 0.89%, to 19,338.29.

The pound tumbled against the dollar, slipping 0.3% to $1.2196, on Friday morning after weaker-than-expected UK retail sales bolstered the case for interest rate cuts by the Bank of England to help boost failing economic growth.

The British 10-year gilt yield retreated for the second day, letting the British government breath a sigh of relief – especially after yesterday’s GDP data showed that the UK economy hasn’t expanded – at all – under the new Labour government.

The Indian rupee, on Friday, will likely get support from remarks by a Federal Reserve official that the central bank may deliver more rate cuts this year than forecasted in December, which spurred a further dip in U.

Brent crude futures rose 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $81.42 per barrel by 0113 GMT, after declining 0.9% in the previous session. "Supply concerns from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers and tankers, combined with expectations of a demand recovery driven by potential U.

The drop in Apple shares Thursday broke a three-day winning streak for the S&P, despite big banks posting upbeat earnings.