Live Markets: Europe set for lower open as more sanctions eyed

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05/04/2022 07:33

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    EUROPE SET FOR LOWER OPEN AS MORE SANCTIONS EYED (0628 GMT) 
    European equity futures were trading lower on Tuesday
morning as the situation in Ukraine continues to provide a
headwind, with the United States and Europe planning new
sanctions over civilian killings.  urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL5N2W25PF
    Asia-Pacific markets were relatively steady with China, Hong
Kong and Taiwan markets closed for various holidays. 
    In Australia, the RBA kept their main interest rate
unchanged at 0.1% but dropped a previous pledge to be "patient"
on policy, opening the door for a first rate increase in over 10
years.  urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL2N2W306M    
    Eurostoxx 50 futures  STXEc1 , DAX futures  FDXc1  and FTSE
100 futures  FFIc1  are all down 0.2%, while IBEX futures are
little changed  MFXIc1 .
    German-based real estate bank Aareal Bank will be one to
watch at the open after major shareholders agreed to sell their
holdings for 33 euros per share to U.S.-based Advent
International and Centerbridge Partners.  urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nASM0006IF  
    
    (Samuel Indyk)
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