The European market has a quiet start.

European stock markets are set to start Tuesday with small movements after a lackluster start to September, as investors look for new market catalysts.

Traders are cautiously awaiting this week's important US employment statistics, which could impact the extent of the expected rate cut by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) scheduled later this month.

In Europe, attention is focused on the unemployment rate in Spain and retail sales in the UK.

In terms of corporate news, Swiss Life Holdings has exceeded financial estimates for the first half of the year.

The futures of Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 are fluctuating near the flat line in pre-market trading.