New York, May 8, 2026 (AFP) - US stocks rise after solid April jobs data

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2026-05-08

Wall Street stocks bounced early Friday following better-than- expected US jobs data as markets awaited further signs on the prospects of peace talks between Washington and Tehran. US job growth came in at 115,000 in April, more than double the level projected by analysts. Analysts welcomed the figures, but warned of rising pressures on consumers due to inflation from spiking oil prices. About 15 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Ave......

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