U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of August Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures posted modest gains Thursday evening, building on a positive trading session as investors awaited the August nonfarm payrolls report. Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones, and S&P 500 futures ROSE 0.12%, 0.01%, and 0.06%, respectively, reflecting cautious optimism.
All three major indices climbed during regular trading, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.83%, the Dow adding 0.77%, and the Nasdaq Composite advancing 0.98%. Market participants are now focused on Friday's jobs data, which could influence Federal Reserve rate decisions. Economists forecast 75,000 new nonfarm payrolls for August.