According to @CNBC, European stocks are set to open lower as traders await the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision today (source: @CNBC). The report highlights a cautious tone across the STOXX 600, FTSE, CAC 40, and DAX ahead of the announcement, putting near-term risk sentiment in focus for the European session (source: @CNBC). The FOMC policy statement is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET, followed by a press conference (source: Federal Reserve).

According to @CNBC, European markets are set for a lackluster open on Oct 22, 2025, as prior positive momentum fades (source: CNBC). @CNBC highlights the STOXX 600, FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40 as the main indices to watch at the open (source: CNBC). @CNBC frames the session tone as subdued rather than an extension of recent gains, indicating a cautious start for equity traders (source: CNBC). @CNBC did not include cryptocurrency-specific commentary in this update (source: CNBC).

According to @CNBC, European stocks are set to open higher as global markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut, signaling a risk-on tone into the European cash open, source: CNBC. The source frames the move as anticipation-driven and does not provide specific index futures levels or timing details beyond the open, source: CNBC. The source does not specify any impact on crypto markets, source: CNBC.