European markets head for mixed open as global economic outlook remains uncertain

European markets head for mixed open as global economic outlook remains uncertain

European markets are heading for a mixed open Wednesday as investors remain uncertain on the economic outlook, a topic high on the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. CNBC will be speaking to a range of delegates at the summit on Wednesday, including the CEOs of Unicredit, Infosys, Nokia, Aramco and Credit Suisse as well as Greece and Poland's finance ministers and Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, among many others. . Elsewhere overnight, traded mostly higher even as the  announced  to its yield curve control policy, while were lower on Tuesday night. As electric cars become increasingly popular, a new manufacturing technique that could make them more affordable is garnering interest, according to Morgan Stanley. Some automakers are outsourcing the process which could benefit three leading Asian parts suppliers, said the Wall Street bank. Oil prices are supported on further China reopening optimism and fuel demand, with OPEC forecasting that Chinese oil demand is on track for a bounce.  crude futures rose 0.85% to $86.65 a barrel, while the U.S.  futures gained 0.91% to $80.91 a barrel. "Chinese oil demand is on course to rebound due to the recent relaxation of the country's