US futures are pointing to a lower open today with Broadcom dragging down Nasdaq afterhours on earnings. European equity markets have opened lower, following mixed Asian market trades. US nonfarm payrolls expected to show step-up in headline jobs growth and downtick in unemployment rate. Today's print takes on added importance in shaping hard vs soft-landing debate, as well as determining whether Fed is expected to cut by 25 or 50 basis points this month.

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