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LONDON — European markets opened lower Friday as investors digested a slew of central bank rate decisions this week and their impact on the global economy.

The regional benchmark closed higher Thursday, after the U.K.'s Bank of England and Norway's Norges Bank both held rates steady, drawing a contrast with the U.S. Federal Reserve's bumper rate cut a day prior.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.35% in early deals, as most sectors and major bourses traded in the red. Tech stocks lost 0.89% while household goods were also 0.73% lower.

Asia-Pacific markets extended momentum from Wall Street and moved higher during Friday's session, after both the Bank of Japan and the People's Bank of China also stood pat on rates.

U.S. futures were little changed after Thursday's rally, which saw the 30-stock average closed at a new record.

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