Micron's Outlook Boosts Tech, EU to Decide on Frozen Russian Assets | The Opening Trade 12/18/2025

Nasdaq futures are positive despite looming concerns over tech valuations. Micron's AI optimism helps improve the tech outlook. BP announces the appointment of the first female CEO in Big Oil. Woodside Chief Executive, Meg O'Neill will start with the British energy giant in April in hopes to reverse the company's recent fortunes.

Meanwhile, all eyes are on the Bank of England and the European Central Bank decisions today. The BOE is expected to cut. And traders look ahead to US inflation data. President Trump says his administration has helped keep prices under control.

The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Lizzy Burden.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Opening Trade
00:00:45 - Market Check
00:02:50 - Micron Outlook
00:04:55 - BOE, ECB Rate Decisions
00:07:44 - Investors Eye US CPI
00:09:50 - EU Leaders Fight Over Ukraine Aid, Trade Deal
00:11:11 - Novartis, Roche Said Near US Drug Price Deal
00:11:32 - Rheinmetall to Sell Civil Units
00:11:49 - BP Name First Female CEO
00:13:49 - Bringing Prices Down Very Fast: Trump
00:19:41 - ECB Decision Today
00:27:12 - EUR/GBP
00:37:43 - EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas
00:47:21 - Stocks to Watch: BP, Rheinmetall, Banks
01:06:06 - Currys Fiscal Year Guidance Maintained
01:08:41 - BP New CEO Meg O'Neill
01:14:32 - Micron Posts Rosy Sales Forecast
01:29:46 - UK Inflation
01:32:05 - ECB Expected to Keep Rates Unchanged
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