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

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Friday 02 Oct 2026

(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.
The Dow and S&P 500 rose 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively, while the...

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