U.S. Jobless Claims Tick Up Ahead of Key Jobs Report
- U.S. jobless claims rose slightly to 207,000 for the week ended Sept. 30
- Continuing claims were little changed at 1.664 million
- Dow futures fell and Treasury yields rose following the report
- The data comes ahead of Friday's nonfarm payrolls report, expected to show 170,000 jobs added
- Markets are sensitive to rising yields indicating the Fed will maintain higher rates
