(RTTNews) - European equities are expected to start higher on Monday, with U.S. stock futures recovering following a week of declines in major indices due to concerns about growth and inflation.

The week ahead will center on market responses to U.S. President Donald Trump's actions on tariffs and immigration, earnings from AI leader Nvidia, and the Federal Reserve's key consumer price inflation readings.

AI chipmaker Nvidia plans to release its eagerly awaited quarterly results after Wednesday's close, a report that could shape overall market direction.

Additional earnings from Lowe's (LOW), Home Depot (HD), and Salesforce (CRM) should offer clearer views on U.S. consumer conditions.

Economic releases due this week include Q4 GDP data, housing figures, consumer confidence readings, and January personal income and spending numbers.

At least nine Fed officials are set to speak, most likely repeating cautious views on further rate reductions.

The euro rose after Germany's center-right CDU, headed by Friedrich Merz, won the election and pointed to stricter immigration rules. Eurozone CPI figures could draw focus as trading continues.

Asian markets closed mostly lower after U.S. indexes tumbled on Friday amid slowdown worries.

The dollar eased against rivals, gold hovered near last week's record, and oil stayed lower on expectations of higher supply from Iraq.

U.S. stocks dropped sharply on Friday and recorded heavy weekly losses amid economic worries, as data revealed slowing business activity, rising inflation expectations, and weaker consumer sentiment.

The Dow fell 1.7 percent to its lowest close in a month, the Nasdaq Composite declined 2.2 percent, and the S&P 500 lost 1.7 percent.

European stocks finished mixed on Friday as a busy earnings period ended and investors prepared for the German election.

The STOXX 600 advanced half a percent. The DAX slipped 0.1 percent, the FTSE 100 closed nearly flat with a slight negative lean, and the CAC 40 gained 0.4 percent.

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