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US close: Stocks rise as jobs slowdown eases rate hike fears

Fri 02 October 2026 23:06

(Sharecast News) - US stocks registered solid gains on Friday after a sharp slowdown in the labour market eased concerns about a near-term interest rate hike, while oil prices fell after the G7 said it would release fuel reserves.

Europe close: Stocks rally as investors cheer softer-than-expected NFP

Fri 02 October 2026 15:05

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rallied on Friday despite rising eurozone inflation and French government bond volatility as the latest US non-farm payrolls report raised expectations the Federal Reserve ​will keep ​rates on hold at its meeting ⁠

London midday: FTSE ticks higher ahead of payrolls

Fri 02 October 2026 11:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Friday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier, when equities and bond markets sold off amid inflation fears, as investors turned their attention to the latest US non-farm payrolls report

Europe midday: Shares extend gains despite EZ inflation, French bond worries

Fri 02 October 2026 10:47

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Friday despite rising eurozone inflation, French government bond volatility and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf which kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later in the day.

US open: Stocks gain as weak jobs data cools rate-hike projections

Fri 02 October 2026 10:29

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose on Friday after a weaker-than-expected payrolls number tempered rate-hike expectations, with bond yields continuing to pull back after their recent highs.

Europe open: Shares up despite French bond fears, oil prices

Fri 02 October 2026 07:58

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Friday despite a weaker session in Asia overnight, French government bond volatility and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf which kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later

London open: Stocks steady after Thursday's selloff as investors eye payrolls

Fri 02 October 2026 07:41

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday, steadying after heavy losses a day earlier, when equities and bond markets sold off amid inflation fears, as investors turned their attention to the latest US non-farm payrolls repor

Asia report: Shares fall amid bond volatility, US Gulf buildup report

Fri 02 October 2026 07:26

(Sharecast News) - Asian shares fell on Friday as volatile bond markets and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later in the day.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors eye payrolls report

Fri 02 October 2026 07:21

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, when bond markets sold off amid inflation fears, as investors turned their attention to the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

London close: FTSE gains after weaker-than-expected payrolls report

Fri 02 October 2026 07:17

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Friday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier, as the latest US non-farm payrolls report raised expectations the Federal Reserve ​will keep ​rates on hold at its meeting ⁠this month.