US stock futures showed mixed performance as investors awaited the release of key economic indicators, particularly the ADP jobs report. Despite a slight rise in futures, market sentiment remained cautious due to an unexpected decline in private payroll data and looming tariffs from the Trump administration. The Dow futures rose modestly, maintaining a sense of cautious optimism ahead of the reports, while Asian markets tracked a similar split. Experts emphasize the importance of the upcoming job data for influencing Federal Reserve rate expectations, amidst ongoing assessments of trade deals and economic health.