US equity futures point to a firmer open. Asian markets traded sharply lower, while Europe opened weaker as risk-off sentiment continued. US markets extended their rotation out of Big Tech and AI-linked names as Nvidia surrendered its post-earnings gains amid renewed concerns around stretched valuations, circularity, capex monetization, and broader AI bubble skepticism; Labor-market softness moved into focus after a mixed jobs report showing cooler wage growth, upward pressure on unemployment, multi-year highs in continuing claims; Furthermore, momentum unwind corresponding with doubts about prospect of Fed rate cut in December after delayed September nonfarm payrolls report was mixed and ongoing Fed policymaker divide left markets pricing in ~40% chance of a reduction.

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