European stock futures drop prior to U.S. report release

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European stock futures dropped on concerns about the upcoming U.S. report, as it might show a slowdown in manufacturing growth. Futures on the Euro Stoxx 50 maturing in December fell 0.5 % to 2,942, as data on China's manufacturing improved. The futures of the U.K.'s FTSE Index slid about 0.1%. S&P's 500 Index Futures erased 0.4 %. The Stoxx 600 has been rising for five consecutive months and has gained 16 percent since June.  
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