Global Markets Steady Ahead of Key US Jobs Report, Seeking Signs of Slowing Growth
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Global markets calmer ahead of US jobs data, hoping for moderation in growth to reduce Fed rate hikes
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US stock futures slightly higher; dollar index steady, heading for 12-week winning streak vs euro
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Oil prices up slightly but facing steepest weekly decline since March on growth concerns
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Euro zone bond yields edge higher; Italian-German yield spread widens to highest since March
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Japan's yen steadies after jump earlier this week sparked intervention speculation
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