Asian Equities Rise on Weaker U.S. Jobs Data
Asian equity markets advanced as a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report spurred appetite for risk assets. The U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, significantly below the 84,000 expected by analysts.
S. jobs report lifted appetite for risk assets. S. added 29,000 jobs in September, according to Labor Department data released Friday, well below analysts' expectation for an increase of 84,000.