The Shanghai Stock Exchange will conduct tests on its auction and other platforms on Sunday following an unexplained transaction delay. The delay occurred during a stock rally spurred by recent monetary and fiscal stimulus announcements. Sunday’s test aims to identify issues with processing large orders, simulating a normal trading day.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of