U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Jobs Report

U.S. stock futures rose on Friday as investors awaited the U.S. jobs report, a key measure of the health of the economy that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. S&P 500 futures gained 0.2% with contracts tracking the tech-heavy Nasdaq up 0.1%. The U.S. jobs report is a critical health gauge for the U.S. economy, watched closely by investors that are focused on data informing the future of interest rates.