European Stocks Rise On Oil Sanctions Easing

European stocks are seen opening slightly higher Friday as oil prices fell after the United States granted India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil, easing sanctions and amid reports of possible SPR releases and tanker support measures. Crude fell over 1% in Asian trade but is on track for a weekly gain exceeding 15%, while broader markets reacted to expanded Middle East strikes and draft U.S. AI chip export curbs.