European markets are set to open mixed as investors await euro zone inflation data, with the U.K.'s FTSE 100 expected to rise slightly while Germany's DAX, France's CAC, and Italy's FTSE MIB are projected to decline. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed up 0.45% previously, and attention is focused on upcoming inflation readings ahead of the European Central Bank's meeting on December 12. Meanwhile, British insurer Aviva is reportedly in talks with Direct Line shareholders, potentially signaling a hostile takeover attempt after Direct Line rejected Aviva's offer as undervalued.
Asia-Pacific markets are poised to open mostly lower as investors digest Tokyo's November inflation rate of 2.6%, up from 1.8% in October, and South Korea's industrial production increase of 2.3% year-on-year in October. Japan's Nikkei 225 is expected to decline, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 has started marginally lower. In contrast, futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index indicate a stronger opening.
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