Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures extended gains on
Friday after data showed domestic job growth slowed less than
expected in October, adding to optimism spurred by strong
manufacturing data out of China.
The report also showed hiring in the prior two months was
stronger than previously estimated, offering assurance that
consumers would continue to prop up the slowing economy for a
while. At 8:33 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis 1YMcv1 were up 92 points, or
0.34%. S&P 500 e-minis EScv1 were up 10.75 points, or 0.35%
and Nasdaq 100 e-minis NQcv1 were up 31.25 points, or 0.39%.
Moments before the data, Dow e-minis 1YMcv1 were up 24
points, or 0.09%. S&P 500 e-minis EScv1 were up 3 points, or
0.1% and Nasdaq 100 e-minis NQcv1 were up 6.25 points, or
0.08%.