U.S. Stocks Open Mixed as Markets Await Key Jobs Data

Major indices show slight fluctuations, with focus on January payrolls and Federal Reserve policy outlook.

U.S. stock futures indicated a mixed opening on Friday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 slightly down, while the Dow and Russell 2000 showed marginal gains.
Investors are closely watching the January U.S. employment report, expected to show a slowdown in job growth to 170,000, with potential distortions from weather and California wildfires.
Amazon shares fell over 4% following weaker-than-expected forecasts for its cloud computing unit, reflecting broader concerns about tech sector spending on AI initiatives.
Treasury yields have flattened, with the 10-year yield at 4.43%, as markets anticipate potential Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year, despite current policy remaining unchanged.
Global markets remained steady, with mixed performance across Asia and Europe, while commodities such as oil and gold saw modest gains driven by geopolitical and economic factors.