Stock market today: Asian shares climb after blockbuster US jobs report
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Asian shares advanced on October 7, 2024, following a strong U.S. jobs report that raised economic optimism; Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.9% to 39,354.63; Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, in office since last week, aims for salary increases and economic support; U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs in September, surpassing forecasts; S&P 500 closed at 5,751.07, near its all-time high; oil prices fell with U.S. crude at $74.19 per barrel; tensions in the Middle East continue to impact markets.

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