US stock markets opened higher on Friday after unexpected job losses. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw gains at the opening bell. This economic data raised doubts about a September interest rate hike. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a slight decline at the open. Markets reacted to the latest employment figures released by the government.

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks edged higher in subdued trading ahead of the key monthly US payrolls report, which traders will parse for clues to the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks edged higher as oil prices dipped and traders awaited the key monthly US payrolls report for clues to the Federal Reserve’s policy path.