Oil Prices Drop and Jobs Report Awaited as Markets Steady After Rollercoaster Week

Oil prices have fallen sharply this week, providing some inflation relief but raising growth concerns.

Attention turns to U.S. jobs report today, expected to show slowing but still solid hiring in September.

Bond yields retreat but remain high after spiking earlier this week, reducing pressure for more Fed hikes.

Stock markets steady, helped by lower yields and oil prices, after rebounding from rout earlier in week.

Political dysfunction in Washington remains as government shutdown risk looms again next month.