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  U.S. stock index futures extended declines on Friday after nonfarm payrolls rose less than expected in July, spurring worries about the health of the U.S. economy.
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The Labor Department's report showed nonfarm payrolls rose by 114,000 jobs in July, where economists polled by Reuters forecast an increase of 175,000.

The unemployment rate ticked higher, to 4.3%, from 4.1% a month ago.