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SPX — S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher as Traders Expect Jobs Report to Boost Sentiment
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Wall Street recovered as Treasury yields retreated, but Asia is mixed, oil remains above $100 and the dollar is holding near a 17-month high. Friday’s payrolls report could reset the outlook. Futures steady after a slow start to October S&P 500 futures edged 0.3% higher Friday, while Nasdaq futures gained 0.4% in early Asian trading. That followed Thursday’s late recovery: the S&P 500 finished up 0.2%, while the Dow and Nasdaq Composite each added just 0.04%. The new…