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description: "European stocks may open lower on Thursday due to Middle East tensions and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy. However, losses are expected to be limited as U.S. futures rebounded and Asian markets stabilized. Positive sentiment was supported by Microsoft's strong quarterly earnings, driven by Azure growth and AI adoption."
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# European Shares May Drift Lower At Open

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European stocks may drift lower at open on Thursday as investors weigh escalating Middle East tensions and ponder the Federal Reserve's monetary policy road map. 

Regional losses, if any, may remain limited as U.S. stock futures rebounded and Asian markets stabilized after a recent chip-led sell-off. 

Helping sentiment, Microsoft posted strong quarterly earnings, driven by massive Azure growth and expanding AI user adoption.

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