Wall Street futures rise on jobs data

US stock index futures extended gains after a softer than expected jobs report showed the economy added 29000 jobs last month. The data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged this month.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Wall Street futures extended gains on Friday morning after a softer-than-expected jobs report reinforced expectations that the FOMC will keep interest rates unchanged. The United States economy added 29,000 jobs last month, falling short of the 90,000 additions expected by economists polled by Reuters.

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