BREAKING NEWS

Wall St set for higher open after payrolls data; Middle East tensions in focus

Wall Street's main indexes were set for a higher open on Friday after a crucial labor report eased concerns about a rapid cooldown in the jobs market, while investors remained vigilant for potential escalations in the Middle East conflict.

Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Thursday and were set to finish the first week of October on a weaker footing as investors were nervous about escalating tensions in the Middle East and the worker's strike in the US earlier this week. 

Analysts said the events could impact the inflation and labor figures for October.