US futures are pointing to a higher open today. European equity markets have opened flat with small losses in some places, following widely anemic Asian market trades. After Nasdaq recorded biggest daily fall since early September, focus is now turning to US nonfarm payrolls, with data forecast to show hurricane- and strike-affected employment slowdown. Governor’s post-meeting remarks viewed as hawkish, laying groundwork for December or January rate hike.

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