A crucial report on job numbers is forthcoming, and its findings may impact decisions on interest rates. The job market is expected to have rebounded after a poor showing in July. Factors affecting the job outlook include a worker shortage and increased use of technology.

Futures trading has been mixed, with some indexes rising and others falling. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures saw gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped.

Further details on the job market and its potential influence on the economy are available from the original report.