On Friday, October 4th, U.S. markets closed higher, as the Dow closed at a record high and the Nasdaq gained over 1% after a stronger-than-expected jobs report eased concerns about economic weakness. U.S. job gains surged, reducing the likelihood of further aggressive rate cuts by the Fed.
According to economic data, the U.S. added 254,000 jobs in September, beating the 147,000 forecast, while the unemployment rate fell from 4.1% to 4.2%.
Most S&P 500 sectors closed higher, led by consumer discretionary, financials, and communication services, while real estate and utilities fell.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.81% and closed at 42,352.75. ...
