Europe Markets: European stocks inch up, while U.S. futures fall on virus headlines and spending spat between Fed and Treasury

European stocks were poised for modest weekly gains, but a lackluster session on Friday as investors absorbed more downbeat news on the virus and a spat between the Treasury and Federal Reserve over pandemic spending programs.

European stocks were poised for modest weekly gains, but a lackluster session on Friday as investors absorbed more downbeat news on the virus and a spat between the Treasury and Federal Reserve over pandemic spending programs.