European stocks opened mixed on Thursday on cautious hopes that the U.S. and China will be able to resolve their protracted trade battle amid political uncertainty stateside.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.1% at 387.23 in the early minutes of trade, household goods shedding 0.8% to lead losses while industrials emerged as the strongest performers, gaining 0.3%.

Traders are monitoring the latest global trade developments after President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a deal to end the standoff between the two countries could happen sooner than expected.

Source : CNBC