US stocks fell on Friday as investors reacted to the possible threat of more tariffs while digesting a jump in consumer expectations for inflation, and the monthly jobs report. The markets took a leg lower after a report from Reuters said President Trump told Republican lawmakers that he plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on American imports as early as Friday.

L'Oreal shares fell 4% as the French cosmetics giant reported slower-than-forecast fourth-quarter sales. Porsche stock fell 5% as the 911 sports-car maker said it would take €800 million in restructuring costs this year. Amazon.com shares fell 3% after the online giant's first-quarter earnings and sales forecast came up short of expectations.

US stock futures edged lower on Friday as investors digested a highly anticipated monthly jobs report and Amazon's (AMZN) disappointing revenue outlook. The US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, less than the 173,

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Thursday, as investors sifted through several upbeat earnings reports while awaiting Friday's key jobs report and any trade policy moves. Drugmaker Eli Lilly rose 3.

U.S. stock market futures rose in early action Thursday, possibly setting up for a third day of gains with major indexes within touching distances of record highs. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 66 points,

The US stock market was little changed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite holding modest gains while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped. Investors assessed a mixed set of corporate earnings and looked ahead to Friday’s key jobs report.