Payroll growth rebounded sharply in June as the U.S. economy added 224,000 jobs, the best gain since January and running contrary to worries that both the employment picture and overall growth picture were beginning to weaken.

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly mixed open on Friday as investors focused on the release of key jobs data.

U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Wednesday morning, as investors await a fresh batch of economic data amid concerns about global economic growth.

U.S. stock index futures were slightly lower Tuesday morning, amid uncertainties over the prospect of a trade deal between the world’s two largest economies.

U.S. stock futures surged on Monday morning after the U.S. and China agreed to hold off on slapping additional tariffs on their products in an effort to resume trade talks.

U.S. stock index futures were higher Friday morning, as traders await a key meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G-20.