"Global Markets Waver as Wall Street's Mixed Signals Influence Asian Stocks"

European equity futures saw a decline while Asian markets had a mixed response as investors awaited US jobs data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. The Euro Stoxx 50 futures dropped by 0.6%, with US futures remaining relatively stable. A weak yen contributed to gains in Japanese stocks, whereas markets in South Korea, Australia, China, and Hong Kong experienced declines. The upcoming nonfarm payrolls report is anticipated to show an addition of 175,000 jobs in the US, with some expectations slightly higher at 185,000.