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Stocks Rise as Jobs Report Eases Fed-Hike Worries: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg Markets·October 1, 2026·1 min read

Stocks rose on Friday after a surprise slowdown in the US jobs market eased worries that the Federal Reserve would be forced to raise interest rates soon. The softer jobs report suggested the central bank can maintain its current policy stance, boosting investor sentiment across major indices.

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