US stock futures declined on September 5, 2026, as a blockbuster jobs report showing 162,000 new hires in August increased the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate hikes.
The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, prompting investors to sell off gold and silver assets in anticipation of a more hawkish monetary policy.
Market analysts are now focusing on upcoming inflation data to determine if the Fed will proceed with further tightening in the final quarter of 2026.