According to IG, the UK FTSE 100 index is set to open down 15 points, a decline of 0.2%. On Thursday, the index closed up 68 points at 8319 points, an increase of 0.8%. On Thursday, the depreciation of the pound boosted the stocks of most overseas earners in the index. Investors are eagerly awaiting the US non-farm payroll report for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. Swiss bank Credit Suisse stated that stronger-than-expected data would push back the expectation for another rate cut to June, while weaker-than-expected data would strengthen bets for a rate cut in May. (Jinshi)