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Asian shares pause for US jobs, oil extends gains on Mideast risk
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Global stocks gained strongly after a weaker-than-expected US jobs report tempered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, while Middle East tensions caused oil prices to fluctuate. Markets reacted favorably to strong earnings and AI enthusiasm, with investors skeptical about imminent Fed tightening despite geopolitical risks.
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The Fed is likely to pause rate hikes as US job growth slows, creating a moment for founders targeting US markets to lock in capital or sales ahead of tighter conditions. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East mean supply chain disruptions could hit oil-dependent sectors soon.
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