US stock indexes were slightly lower on Thursday. #S&P500 and #Nasdaq lost just over 0.1%, while #DowJones was almost unchanged. Wall Street remains waiting for key data on the US labor market, which will be published on Friday.
U.S. Treasury yields fell for a second day in a row, after a recent surge that raised questions about a recession and weighed on the stock market.
Asia-Pacific markets, with the exception of Japan, are showing growth. The MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index rose 0.9%. Investors in the region are awaiting the US jobs report, which could indicate a slowdown in hiring and influence the US regulator's decision on interest rates.