U.S. stock futures advanced on Monday after Friday’s mixed close. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.<br /><br />Even as the full resumption of post-shutdown economic data remains uncertain, investors will receive the long-awaited September jobs report on Thursday, according to the BLS website.<br /><br />This delayed report offers a crucial snapshot of the labor market, especially as recent caution from Fed officials has cast doubt on a rate cut next month.
