FTSE 100 Holds Steady Ahead of US Payroll Report
The FTSE 100 index opened flat at 10,834.77 on Friday as investors waited for the US non-farm payroll report.
This data will be crucial in determining whether the Federal Reserve raises interest rates at its September 16 meeting.
Brent crude futures rose 0.02% to $95.54 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) advanced 0.02% to $91.32 per barrel.