FX.co ★ European Stocks Poised for Flat Open

European equity markets were poised for a steady opening on Monday, following regional indexes reaching record levels the previous week, bolstered by gains in pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Investors were anticipating the release of new economic data, notably the latest Eurozone construction PMI and retail sales figures. Politically, French Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu appointed Roland Lescure, an ally of President Emmanuel Macron, as the new finance minister. Opposition parties have warned that if the new government does not diverge from Macron's previous policies, it may swiftly face challenges. In pre-market trading, futures for the Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 remained nearly unchanged.