U.S. stock futures showed modest upward movement on Thursday as traders prepared for the release of June’s critical nonfarm payroll report. At the same time, market participants weighed the implications of the newly announced trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam.

Dow Jones futures were little changed overnight, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. The June jobs report is on tap before the open, capping a short trading week ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

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