European markets open slightly lower; earnings, UK interest rate decision in focus By: CNBC.com News August 03, 2017 at 03:02 AM EDT European bourses opened slightly lower on Thursday morning as investors monitored further earnings reports. Read More >> Related Stocks: Camden Natl Corp Europe 350 Ishares ETF Europe ETF FTSE Vanguard FTSE 100 Index France Ishares MSCI ETF GX DAX Germany ETF Germany Ishares MSCI ETF