Asian equities saw gains on Friday as resilient US labor market data lifted investor confidence. Markets in Japan, South Korea, and Australia were bolstered, and US stocks had a significant rally. Jobless claims in the US were lower than anticipated, easing recession fears and encouraging investment in riskier assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Dollar flat near one-week high as investors await Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut
The euro and sterling were subdued near one-week lows against the greenback, last at $1.1652 and $1.3597, respectively, though both remained on track for a