EconomyAsian shares pause ahead of US jobs data as oil gains on Middle East risks
Asian stocks paused on Friday as investors awaited U.S. employment figures. The data could be pivotal to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision next month. Oil prices extended their gains, highlighting that tensions in the Middle East remain far from resolved. Markets are watching both the labor data and geopolitical risks for clues about the next policy and trading moves.
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Reuters★★★☆☆2026-08-07 02:20Original
Asian shares pause ahead of US jobs data as oil gains on Middle East risks
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