Major European stock indexes traded higher in the premarket on Friday after the release of Germany's producer prices. In addition, the United Kingdom's retail sales are expected to be published before the open.
The DAX was 0.18 higher at 8:00 am CET. Simultaneously, the FTSE rose 0.12%, the CAC 40 grew 0.18% and the Euro Stoxx 50 increased 0.39%.
The euro traded 0.11% higher compared to the dollar at 7:58 am CET, going for 1.08810. At the same time, the pound was flat against the dollar, selling for 1.26967.