European stocks struggled for direction on Friday as focus shifted to the August U.S. nonfarm payrolls report later in the day, which could offer additional clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

Investors curbed their U.S. rate hike bets after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued in favor of keeping rates unchanged at the upcoming policy meeting.

Meanwhile, Germany’s factory orders grew more than expected in July, driven by surging demand in ships, railway rolling stock and aircraft manufacturing, official data revealed today.

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