NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are mixed ahead of a jobs report that could say a lot about where the U.S. economy is headed.
The light volume of trading made it appear that investors were keeping money off the table Friday, at least until the Labor Department releases its April employment report at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
The report may provide a better idea as to whether the terrible jobs numbers in March were an aberration, or an indication of a rough road ahead.
Dow Jones industrial futures are flat at 14,760. S&P futures have lost a half a point to hit 1,591.80. Nasdaq futures are up 1.25 points to 2,903.25.
Also out Friday are the Institute for Supply Management’s index on service companies and the Commerce report on factory orders.
Source: Associated Press
