European Factors to Watch-Shares to fall for 3rd day ahead of U.S. jobs data

(Adds further company news) LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - European equity indexes were seen trading in a tight range early on Friday as investors held fire ahead of U.S. jobs data expected to shed light on the chances of an early end to the Federal Reserve's ultra-easy, equity-friendly monetary policy. A strong U.S. employment report would strengthen the case for an early interest rate hike by the Fed, whose monetary largesse has been key in fuelling a nearly 40 percent rally in European equ