The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, November 13, 2023.
Futures indicated European bourses were set for a muted open and with a bare economic calendar, markets are likely to drift as holiday season kicks off.
For British consumers though, Black Friday is likely to be about hunting for refurbished and pre-owned bargains to save cash.
Israel and Hamas start a four-day truce on Friday morning with the release of a first group of 13 Israeli women and child hostages expected later in the day.
Reuters GraphicsKey developments that could influence markets on Friday:Germany's Q3 GDP data, German lfo business climate data for NovemberReporting By Ankur Banerjee; Editing by Jacqueline WongOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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