European markets were mixed on Thursday as investors awaited the Bank of England's interest rate decision. The UK's FTSE 100 edged up 0.11%, nearing record levels, while Germany's DAX fell 0.48% after GDP grew 0.9% year-on-year. France's CAC 40 gained 0.50% as second-quarter GDP rose 0.2% but missed annual forecasts. The pan-European Stoxx 600 inched 0.15% higher to €645.9, with corporate earnings as the primary driver, while the euro weakened to $1.144 amid fresh economic data and escalating Middle East tensions.