European stocks

European stocks fell in early trading, with France's CAC 40 down 0.5 percent at 4,636.26 and Germany's DAX 0.9 percent lower at 10,219.43. Britain's FTSE 100 slipped 0.1 percent to 6,1845.64.

U.S. stocks were poised to open lower, with Dow futures down 1 percent to 16,493.00 while S&P 500 futures retreated 0.9 percent to 1,970.60.

KEEPING SCORE: European stocks jumped in early trading, with France's CAC 40 rising 1.8 percent to 5,013.59. Germany's DAX gained 1.4 percent to 11,078.39 and Britain's FTSE 100 added 0.8 percent to 6,620.92. U.S. stocks were poised to open higher. Dow futures were up 0.2 percent to 17,049.00 and broader S&P 500 futures rose 0.2 percent to 2,089.30.