European stocks started slightly positive near two-month highs. Final reading on German GDP data showed growth was in line with expectations on a yearly and quarterly basis reading +0.1% and +1.2%. Investors are awaiting data on U.S. economic growth and consumer confidence published today beginning at 13:30 GMT.

The FTSE 100 index is currently trading little changed at -0.02% at 6,728.18 points, Germany's DAX 30 is up +0.16% trading at 9,8011.80 points and France's CAC 40 lost -0.08% currently quoted at 4,377.66 points.