Asian stocks remain near recent peaks. Investors are watching developments in the Middle East. Central bank policy announcements are also on the horizon. Major technology companies are set to release their earnings reports. These results could significantly influence global markets. Crude oil prices have seen a slight decrease.
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