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US close: Stocks head south as hot August jobs print fuels rate-hike fears

Fri 04 September 2026 22:48

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Friday as August's hotter-than-expected jobs report led to increased expectations that the central bank will move to raise interest rates at its next policy meeting.

US open: Stocks mixed as traders weigh hotter‑than‑expected August jobs report

Fri 04 September 2026 14:32

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday as traders digested August's hotter than expected jobs report.

Europe close: Stocks mixed as strong US data fuels rate hike expectations

Fri 04 September 2026 13:06

(Sharecast News) - European stock markets finished in mixed fashion on Friday after a crucial US jobs report raised the odds of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

London midday: FTSE steady ahead of payrolls

Fri 04 September 2026 11:02

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Friday as investors awaited the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

Europe midday: Shares mixed ahead of US jobs data; Oil rises again

Fri 04 September 2026 10:50

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Friday as investors eyed key US jobs data later in the day and also assessed a massive restructure plan from German car maker Volkswagen.

Asia report: Tech stocks lead markets higher as US rate hike fears ease

Fri 04 September 2026 10:28

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets posted solid gains on Friday as concerns about an imminent interest rate hike in the US eased overnight.

London open: FTSE steady ahead of payrolls report

Fri 04 September 2026 08:13

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday ahead of the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

Europe open: Shares flat ahead of US payrolls; VW jumps on job cuts

Fri 04 September 2026 07:43

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Friday as investors eyed key US jobs data later in the day and also assessed a massive restructure plan from German car maker Volkswagen.

London close: FTSE ends flat after stronger-than-expected payrolls report

Fri 04 September 2026 07:32

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Friday as a much stronger-than-forecast US non-farm payrolls report boosted expectations of a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve, although much will hinge on next week's inflation reading.

London pre-open: FTSE to nudge higher ahead of payrolls

Fri 04 September 2026 07:28

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.