In the Asian session, the German Benchmark Index traded above 18,000 levels.
European markets are poised for a mixed opening on Thursday, influenced by recent declines in the United States. First-quarter earnings reports are gaining momentum in Europe, with Swiss engineering firm ABB and telecom giant Nokia among those scheduled to report on Thursday.
According to data from IG, the UK's FTSE 100 index is expected to open 17 points higher, Germany's DAX up 5 points, France's CAC down 10 points, and Italy's FTSE MIB down 8 points.