Forex
Futures Mixed Ahead of Crucial US Jobs Report
US futures are mixed ahead of the August jobs report, which could influence the US Federal Reserve's next call on interest rates.
The Labor Department is expected to release data showing a rebound in hiring last month after a dismal July.
The job outlook remains clouded by a shortage of workers resulting from President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and the retirement of baby boomers, as well as businesses' increased use of technology to replace human tasks.
Futures for the S&P 500 climbed 0.1%, while those for the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1%. Nasdaq futures rose 0.5%.