
Markets Hold Steady Ahead of Jobs Data as Tech Strength Persists
Futures were little changed ahead of Friday’s July jobs report as investors weigh a still-brightening tech backdrop and earnings. After-hours, Airbnb surged on better-than-expected results and Cloudflare climbed on a strong outlook, while oil rose on tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. China reported a 23% jump in July exports, supporting demand for high-tech components. Markets were on track for a second straight week of gains, with chips and tech leading the way as traders await wage data and the pace of job growth.













