European markets head for mixed open with all eyes on French confidence vote

European stocks are heading for a mixed open Wednesday with regional market attention focused on an upcoming no-confidence vote in France’s National…

European stocks are heading for a mixed open Wednesday with regional market attention focused on an upcoming no-confidence vote in France's parliament, the National Assembly.The vote is expected to take place this evening after lawmakers have debated two motions of no-confidence, tabled by the leftwing New Popular Front alliance and rightwing National Rally party, against Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government.

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