Stock Futures Muted Despite Upbeat Jobs Data
Meanwhile, European stocks finished the holiday-shortened session lower, marking the end of a year that was headlined by COVID-19 and stimulus measures. Further virus restrictions, as well as uncertainty surrounding Brexit, were also weighing down sentiment. As a result, London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.5%, while France’s CAC 40 and the German DAX dropped 0.9% and 0.3%, respectively. For the year, stocks across the pond registered a 3.8% deficit.