US futures are indicating a slightly lower open. European equity markets have opened with small gains, following mixed Asian markets. Fed officials are increasingly talking up the 'raise and hold' strategy, while the ECB rate path continues to steepen with economists expecting a 75-bps rate hike next week. Markets are also turning attention to US Non-Farm Payrolls data due later, which could shape September’s FOMC rate decision. A strong reading could support the case for another 75-bps hike.
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