U.S. stock index futures indicated a higher open on Friday as traders eyed the release of non-farm payrolls.
Economists expect a solid 180,000 jobs were created in July and that wages rose modestly, following two months this spring where it looked as though hiring went from bust to boom.
The unemployment rate is expected to fall to 4.8 percent from 4.9 percent, and hourly wages to grow from current 0,1% to 0,2%.
Data about hourly wages will be important, since it's on key indicators for the next rate hike by FED. Better than expected data will increase the probability for a rate hike this year.
European markets trade higher today, as also a little caution in expectation of the NFP data at 15:30.
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