Stock Futures Flat Ahead of Key Jobs Report After Recent Bond Yield Surge

U.S. stock futures were little changed as traders awaited Friday's jobs report. Dow futures fell 15 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped slightly.

Investors coming off muted session Thursday. Dow down 10 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell 0.1% each.

Many hope softer jobs report will break fever in bond yields, which hit 16-year high this week.

Dow turned negative on the year this week, headed for third straight week of losses. S&P 500 on pace for fifth consecutive losing week.

Recent strikes unlikely to have major impact on September payrolls, says Vanguard's chief economist. Calling for 145,000 jobs added.