Risk-On Offset by Jobs Estimates, Fed and Fiscal Talks Boost Anticipated

U.S. stocks settle in the red Friday, racking up a third week of losses following a choppy trading session.

U.S. stocks are leaning towards a negative bias heading into the close following a choppy trading session.

U.S. stocks are exhibiting wild swings between gains and losses Friday morning, reflecting seasonal volatility, concerns about the global growth trajectory, and excitement about third-quarter earnings.

U.S. stock index futures are plunging Friday, pointing to a potential weekly loss for the benchmark stock indices as investors continue to worry that the global economy is stalling.

The stronger U.S. dollar is likely to have a significant impact on third-quarter earnings, which companies began reporting this week.