European stock index futures signal lower open

LONDON, Oct 2: European stock index futures pointed to a weaker open on Tuesday after sharp gains in the previous session, with uncertainty over the timing of a likely aid request by Spain prompting investors to stay  cautious.
At 0601 GMT, futures for the Euro STOXX 50, Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC were 0.7 to 0.8 percent lower.
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