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.

U.S. stock futures held up resiliently early Thursday, signaling that the market could finish the holiday-shortened week on a high note. Thursday’s session will be shortened due to the Independence Day holiday observed on Friday,