Japan’s Nikkei share average fell over 4% due to a stronger yen after Shigeru Ishiba, perceived as a monetary policy hawk, won the prime ministerial contest. The broader Topix index also declined, and government bond yields rose. Ishiba’s stance on monetary policy remains unclear as he assumes office on Tuesday.
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