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Global stocks rise as weak US jobs data eases rate fears

Global stocks surged after weak US jobs data in July reduced fears of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, despite a spike in oil prices. Find out more. Read More: https://punchng.com/global-stocks-rise-as-weak-us-jobs-data-eases-rate-fears/

Global stocks rise as weak US jobs data eases rate fears

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