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For stocks September starts on upbeat note

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks could start next week with investors feeling a bit more optimistic about the economy, thanks to a stronger-than-expected jobs report, making further market gains more likely.

Stocks rally as jobs data spurs optimism

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street closed a stellar week on Friday after recent economic data, including a stronger-than-expected labor market report, bolstered optimism that the economy would not fall back into recession. | Video

03 Sep 2010

Bonds slip as data signal recovery in less jeopardy

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries prices fell for a third straight day on Friday as data on the U.S. labor market alleviated fears the world's largest economy may be headed for a double-dip recession.

03 Sep 2010

Stocks and commodities gain on labor market report

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks jumped and commodities rose on Friday after data showing fewer U.S. job losses than expected reinforced other reports this week to ease fears the American economy is on the cusp of a new recession. | Video

03 Sep 2010

Dollar falls vs euro, higher-yielding currencies

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell against most foreign currencies on Friday after a surprisingly strong non-farm payroll report eased worries about the outlook for the economy and boosted appetite for riskier assets.

03 Sep 2010

Oil eases on growth concerns and weaker storm

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices eased on Friday as weak U.S. services sector data revived concerns about slowing economic growth, while a weakened Hurricane Earl posed less of a threat to refineries near its path.

03 Sep 2010
World Markets

US STOCKS-Wall St rallies as jobs data spurs optimism

* Dow up 1.2 pct, S&P 500 up 1.3 pct, Nasdaq up 1.5 pct

US jobs data lifts FTSE to 4-month closing high

* Autonomy extends Thursday's gains on bid target hopes

Stocks, Financials 03 Sep 2010

Europe shares hit 3-week closing high on U.S. data

* U.S. jobs data supports, but caution following ISM numbers * Financials, miners among top gainers

Stocks, European Markets, 03 Sep 2010

Nikkei climbs 0.6 pct; caution before jobs data

* Housing, jobs claim data eases worry about global economy

HK stocks seen higher as overseas mkts extend gains

HONG KONG, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks are set to extend gains on Friday on the back of continued strength in overseas markets, although the benchmark index could be capped by key technical resistance.

02 Sep 2010
Markets

US Indices

127.83
10,447.93
+1.24%
33.74
2,233.75
+1.53%
14.41
1,104.51
+1.32%
1.32
99.97
+1.34%

Rates

Int'l Indices

9,097.63
20,971.50
5,428.15

Currencies

1.2894
0.011858
1.5451