European markets, with the exception of the Stoxx 600, opened lower on Tuesday, ahead of a crucial US inflation indicator.

In Paris, the CAC 40 was down 0.12% at 8,199.03 points at around 07:20 GMT. In Frankfurt, the Dax lost 0.14%, compared with 0.05% for the FTSE in London.

The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index lost 0.05%, the EuroStoxx 50 0.17% and the Stoxx 600 was stable.

New York index futures suggest a mixed opening for Wall Street, with the Dow Jones , Standard & Poor's 500 and Nasdaq showing no direction.

The Federal Reserve's rate path has been a major factor in shaping the market's direction in 2024, so investors will be keeping a close eye on the momentum of US producer prices for April, due at 12:30 GMT.

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is due to speak at 14:00 GMT, and could comment on the latest data from the US.

The release of CPI inflation figures for April on Wednesday should nevertheless prompt traders to exercise caution, as an upward surprise on the indicator could rekindle fears that the Fed will keep rates higher for longer than expected.

On the value side, Solutions 30 fell by 6.34% after its first-quarter figures.

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