European markets head for positive open as investors await Ukraine-Russia updates

European stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday as investors continue to monitor the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

were modestly higher in overnight trading Tuesday after the S&P 500 closed in correction territory amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.may become less clear if Russia continues its incursion into Ukraine

. U.S. Treasury yields retreated as Ukraine-Russia tensions rose, and the yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury fell below 2% as investors seek out safe-haven assets. Earnings come from Barclays, Wolters Kluwer, Rio Tinto, Uniper, Danone, Henkel and Aston Martin Lagonda. Data releases include the latest GfK consumer sentiment index from Germany.Sign up for

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