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European Shares Seen Tad Lower As Inflation, Rate Worries Persist

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European stocks are seen opening on a subdued note Thursday amid jitters over inflation and interest rate hikes.

Investors may assess risks to inflation from rising oi prices, with crude oil breaching the $90 per barrel mark after oil producing countries agreed to extend supply cut till December this year.

The dollar hit a six-month high as stronger-than-expected U.S. services sector data fueled concerns that U.S. interest rates may stay higher for longer.

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