US futures markets remained mostly steady on Friday during European hours as investors awaited the latest Nonfarm Payrolls report. According to FX Street, Dow Jones futures dipped slightly by 0.04%, trading near 53,990 points.
Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures edged up 0.07% to around 7,740, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.29%, reaching approximately 29,570. These modest changes reflect cautious positioning ahead of the key employment data release.
For Japanese investors, the subdued US futures activity underscores the market’s careful approach to upcoming American labor figures, which can influence global risk sentiment and impact FX and equity flows in the region.