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U.S. stock futures rose as traders awaited the September jobs report, with expectations of adding around 84,000 jobs and the unemployment rate remaining steady at 4.1%. The S&P 500 index increased by 0.5%, the Dow Jones by approximately 299 points (0.6%), and the Nasdaq 100 by 0.7%. The labor market is expected to grow at a slower pace, supported by continued strength in manufacturing and construction sectors. Meanwhile, futures for interest rates imply a 72% chance that rates will stay unchanged in October. Markets also experienced bond yield fluctuations, with the 10-year bond yield rising to 5.344% before falling back to 5.21%. Oil prices declined significantly after Europe and the UK considered releasing strategic oil reserves, with Brent crude dropping to $99.35 and West Texas Intermediate down to $89.19, despite forecasts of more than 30% growth in global corporate profits.
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