Wall Street Targets To Open Moderately Up

U.S. equity futures pointed to a moderately higher open as investors looked ahead to the Labor Department’s May employment report, which could shape expectations for interest rates and risk assets. The article notes that Dow futures rose 148 points, S&P 500 futures added 23.5 points, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 84.25 points ahead of the release. Overnight trading was mixed across Asia, while Europe was mostly firmer. The market backdrop also included higher gold prices, a weaker dollar, and softer oil. Thursday’s U.S. session had closed lower across the major averages, with the Nasdaq leading declines. Overall, the tone is cautiously constructive for equities, but the session’s direction appears dependent on the jobs data and broader macro signals.