LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: European futures rise, end of sell signal

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BEFORE THE BELL: EUROPEAN FUTURES RISE, END OF SELL SIGNAL

European shares were set for a higher start on Tuesday, ahead a highly anticipated vote in Germany over a multi-billion-euro fiscal package that could stimulate growth in the region.

With eyes also on possible developments in the war in Ukraine, EuroSTOXX50, DAX and FTSE contracts rose 0.3-0.6%, adding to a positive close the day before.

S&P futures eased 0.2%, steadying above this month's lows as a BofA survey of investors with $426 billion of assets said a "sell signal" triggered in December had ended.

Defence .SXPARO stocks will likely remain supported by the German measures, just as heavy Israel air strikes hit Gaza, threatening a collapse of a two-month ceasefire.

In corporate news, traders have to digest some earnings releases including from Bollore, Fraport and Trustpilot.

(Danilo Masoni)

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