Europe--Stock futures fell Tuesday
Investors have been conflicted in the recent days, been buying up stocks one day to only to sell them off the next day, as upbeat domestic economic reports are offset by worries about debt problems overseas and a potential overhaul of financial regulation.
Debt problems in Europe are again a big worry on Tuesday. Investors will, however, get reports on factory orders and home sales later in the day that are expected to show the economy is improving, which could spark a rally.
European markets dropped because of ongoing worries over whether a $144 billion bailout package for Greece will be approved by the 15 other European Union members that would handle much of the bill. The cost of the Greek bailout package could make it harder for the EU to rescue other countries that might face similar debt woes.
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