Global Markets Steady Ahead of Key US Jobs Report, Seeking Signs of Slowing Growth

Global markets calmer ahead of US jobs data, hoping for moderation in growth to reduce Fed rate hikes

US stock futures slightly higher; dollar index steady, heading for 12-week winning streak vs euro

Oil prices up slightly but facing steepest weekly decline since March on growth concerns

Euro zone bond yields edge higher; Italian-German yield spread widens to highest since March

Japan's yen steadies after jump earlier this week sparked intervention speculation