"Stock market futures cautious as rally stalls and jobs data looms"

US stock futures were mixed as investors awaited labor market data for clues on interest rates. Dow Jones futures fell, while S&P 500 futures were flat, and Nasdaq 100 futures indicated a rebound for tech stocks. The Bank of Japan's potential end to its negative interest-rate regime and speculation of a market pause after November's rally added caution. Oil prices also regained ground after hitting a five-month low. Investors will closely watch the weekly jobless claims data and the monthly US jobs report for insights into inflation and interest-rate expectations ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting.