US equity markets opened higher on Wednesday, attempting to stage a recovery after a severe sell-off in technology shares the previous day.
The market move follows a brutal session for semiconductor stocks, with memory chip leader Micron Technology set to report earnings after the close.
Investors are closely watching the results for signs of demand resilience in the chip sector.
In Europe, losses persisted, with Germany's DAX falling 0.77% to 24,703.56 points.
The tentative rebound in Wall Street suggests traders are positioning for a potential stabilization in tech valuations, though volatility remains elevated.
Micron's report will be a key test of sentiment, as the company's performance often serves as a bellwether for broader semiconductor health.