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On Friday, October 6, the U.S. stock markets closed higher, reacting to a surprising increase in job creation last month, sparking renewed discussions on a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike this year, despite slow wage growth.
September saw 336,000 new jobs, nearly twice the expected number, but unemployment held at 3.8%, and hourly wages grew just 0.2%, the slowest in 18 months.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher by 0.87% at 33,407.58, a reflection of increased investor confidence. The S&P 500 followed suit with an increase of 1.18%, settling at 4,308.50. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite wasn’t left behind, rising 1.60% to conclude at 13,431.34.
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- Japan markets were closed for National Sports Day.
- Australia’s S&P/ASX ...