European markets set to follow Asia lower as holiday slowdown kicks in By: CNBC.com News December 22, 2016 at 01:08 AM EST European markets are seen opening lower as trading desks begin to thin out ahead of the holiday season. Read More >> Related Stocks: Camden Natl Corp Europe 350 Ishares ETF Europe ETF FTSE Vanguard FTSE 100 Index France Ishares MSCI ETF Germany Ishares MSCI ETF