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Mixed Trading in Asia-Pacific Stocks Ahead of US Jobs Report

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Mixed Trading in Asia-Pacific Stocks Ahead of US Jobs Report
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Asia-Pacific stocks traded mixed as investors awaited the U.S. jobs report, which could impact the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose over 2%, led by gains in financials and technology stocks. The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates unchanged at 6.5% due to concerns about high inflation. Natural gas prices jumped after data showed higher exports and inventories above the five-year average. Gold touched its lowest level since March, and OPEC may intervene if oil prices continue to decline.

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  1. Asia-Pacific stocks trade mixed ahead of key U.S. jobs report  CNBC
  2. Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for October 6  Bloomberg
  3. Asian Markets Buck US Losses, Post Gains  Barron's
  4. Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly rise in subdued trading on US jobs worries  The Associated Press
  5. S&P, Nasdaq, Dow slip after latest jobless claims report  Seeking Alpha

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