The eagerly awaited US jobs report was a mixed bag – strong employment growth but slightly disappointing wage growth. US bond yields and the US dollar fell in response, while US equities rose (S&P500 +1.0%). Markets open this morning reacting to risk-negative news of weekend North Korean missile tests and US-China tariff increase threats.

The eagerly awaited US jobs report was a mixed bag – strong employment growth but slightly disappointing wage growth. US bond yields and the US dollar fell in response, while US equities rose (S&amp;P500 +1.0%). Markets open this morning reacting to risk-negative news of weekend North Korean missile tests and US-China tariff increase threats.

Finance AM 6 May

This is your daily morning briefing. With commentary and analysis from Westpac's Institutional Research team, Finance AM brings you insights on today's business news, the markets, FX and more. In one short bulletin, you'll get the heads up on what will drive markets in the day ahead. 

Any information provided in this podcast series is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any personal circumstances.

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This is your daily morning briefing. With commentary and analysis from Westpac's Institutional Research team, Finance AM brings you insights on today's business news, the markets, FX and more. In one short bulletin, you'll get the heads up on what will drive markets in the day ahead. Any information provided in this podcast series is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any personal circumstances.

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