Positive Reaction To Jobs Data May Lead To Early Strength On Wall Street

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Friday, with stocks likely to move to the upside after closing mixed for two consecutive sessions.Stocks may benefit from a positive reaction to the release of the Labor Department's closely watched report on employment in the month of December.With the report showing employment increased by less than expected in December, the data may generate optimism about the outlook for interest rates.The Labor Department said non-farm payroll emp ...