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Markets rally after surprise U.S. job losses

The WSJ reports a positive read-through for manufacturing jobs alongside a sharp jump in Airbnb shares.

Wall Street rose after fresh U.S. labor-market data showed job losses that came in below expectations, driving a broad risk-on move, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The WSJ noted that manufacturing jobs remained a bright spot even as overall job figures surprised to the downside.

In company-specific trading, Airbnb shares surged sharply following the market move, with the outlet pointing to strong stock momentum for the company amid the day’s jobs-driven volatility.

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