U.S. stock market index futures rose after the government reported that nonfarm payrolls rose 157,000 for the first month of 2013.
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Thursday, as shares in Asia and Europe took a breather from recent rallies after fourth quarter U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) data disappointed.
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Wednesday, with eyes on the Federal Reserve’s first policy statement of 2013.
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Tuesday, with investors cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s announcement on monetary policy on Wednesday.
U.S. stock index futures were flat Wednesday as investors digested a batch of corporate earnings results and following the recent rally that took major averages to their best levels in more than five years.