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Markets Are In The Green Ahead Of The Jobs Report

Sam RoFeb 7, 2014, 19:02 IST

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Markets are a bit higher ahead of the U.S. jobs report.

Dow futures are up 49 points.

S&P 500 futures are up 7.1 points.

Nasdaq futures are up 19.5 points.

Gold is at $1,261/oz, up $4.40.

The 5-year yield is at 1.53%.

The 10-year yield is at 2.72%.

Economists believe U.S. companies added 180,000 nonfarm payrolls in January. The unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 6.7%.