Europe markets open higher as inflation data looms

The market mood took a positive turn as Friday opened with a confident push higher, lifting major indices and highlighting investor anticipation ahead of key inflation data for the euro area. A modest gain of 0.33 percent helped push the mood, with the broad market index threading through a day of activity as traders awaited the euro area inflation release. Across Europe, attention centered on the latest inflation readings that could influence policy expectations and market positioning.