Asian Stocks Hit Record on Strong US Jobs Data
February 12, 2026·13 days ago·via Republic World
Asian stocks surge to record highs today, fueled by robust US jobs data that beats expectations and lifts Treasury yields along with the dollar. The US unemployment rate dips to 4.3% in January from 4.4% in December, with nonfarm payrolls adding 130,000 jobs despite downward revisions to prior months revealing a softer 2025 job market of just 181,000 total gains.
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