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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Asian shares mostly gain ahead of Friday's US jobs report

Japan Financial Markets - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Asian shares were mostly higher Friday ahead of an update on the U.S. job market that will offer insights into how the economy is faring.

U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices fell.

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