The U.K.'s FTSE 100 was seen opening lower after markets were closed for the late May bank holiday, while other major European bourses were seen moving higher.
European markets are poised to open mixed on Tuesday after a quiet start to the trading week in which several key global markets were closed.
Tuesday's session is light on the corporate earnings front, while wholesale price data is due out of Germany.
Investors are continuing to weigh the prospects of a June rate cut by the European Central Bank after two key policymakers threw their weight behind the prospect on Monday.
Meanwhile, the ECB's Chief Economist Philip Lane said in an interview with the Financial Times, "Barring major surprises, at this point in time there is enough in what we see to remove the top level of restriction."
Persons:
Olli Rehn, Philip Lane
Organizations:
Investors, European Central Bank, ECB, Financial Times
Locations:
Germany