European stock futures slid as investors wait for U.S. data

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Futures on European shares dropped on expectations for U.S. jobless data prior to presidential elections. Futures on Euro Stoxx 50 Index due December plummeted 0.3% to 2,523, while FTSE 100 Index's futures lost 0.2%. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index futures fell 0.1%. However, the Stoxx Europe 600 index surged after data on U.S. economy, published by ADP institute, raised hopes on global economic recovery.