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Stock futures edge lower as traders await Friday’s jobs report

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Stock futures edged lower Thursday as investors look ahead to September’s payrolls report due later this week, while tensions in the Middle East persist.

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 61 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures fell 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.2%.

October trading is off to a rough start as escalating tensions in the Middle East dampen investors’ enthusiasm. Stocks tumbled on Tuesday after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel. Investors are preparing for further uncertainty as Israel starts a ground operation into Lebanon.

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