

US stocks experienced a surge, led by a 6% jump in Apple shares following strong earnings, particularly from its performance in China. This market uplift was further supported by a weaker-than-expected jobs report indicating a potential for earlier Federal Reserve rate cuts, with the unemployment rate rising to 3.9%. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted significant gains, buoyed by investor optimism over easing monetary policy and robust corporate earnings.