U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after the release of mixed employment data jolted interest rates higher.
The U.S. economy added 134,000 in September, well below the expected gain of 185,000. However, the U.S. unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since 1969.
Wages, meanwhile, grew by 2.8 percent last month on a year-over-year basis to match expectations. The solid growth in wages lifted interest rates.
The 10-year note yield rose to 3.227 percent and hit a fresh 2011 high while the two-year note yield advanced to 2.897 percent. Yields have been on the rise this week amid strong economic data.
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