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Stock market today: Sensex closed 232 points, or 0.35 per cent, higher at 65,953.48 while the Nifty closed the day at 19,597.30, up 80 points, or 0.41 per cent.
On Friday, August 4, the U.S. markets ended lower as investors assessed the latest batch of jobs data.
On Friday, August 4, the U.S. markets ended lower as investors assessed the latest batch of jobs data. The U.S. economy added 187K jobs in July, compared to market estimates of 200K and compared to a revised 185K gain in June. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in July from 3.6% in June, versus market estimates of 3.6%. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares fell on Friday after the company reported results for its third quarter. Related: Is Apple Stock's Risk-Reward Still Attractive After Q3 Earnings
On Thursday, August 3, the U.S. markets ended in red as investors assessed the latest economic data and earnings batch. Eight of the eleven main S&P 500 sectors declined, with more interest rates sensitive sectors like Utilities and Real Estate leading losses. July's nonfarm payrolls, average hourly earnings, and unemployment rate data are awaited today.
Stock market today: Sensex closed 481 points, or 0.74 per cent, higher at 65,721.25 while the Nifty closed at 19,517, up 135 points, or 0.70 per cent.