ST. LOUIS, MO – October 5, 2026 (STL.News) Stocks – Asian stocks rallied Monday, led by strong gains in Japan, as unexpectedly weak U.S. employment data sharply reduced expectations for another Federal Reserve interest-rate increase this month. The positive tone in Asia did not translate into a uniform global rally. European markets were mixed Monday morning as growing concerns about France’s government finances pushed French stocks lower, drove the country’s borrowing costs higher and pressured the euro to a 17-month low against the U.S. dollar. U.S. stock futures were also modestly lower Monday morning as technology shares pulled back
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