Stock markets rise on surprise US jobs boost and UK services optimism
Feb 3rd, 2012 | By | Category: NewsEconomists stress households remain under severe strains and businesses face continued uncertainties A surprise leap in new US jobs and much stronger than expected news from Britain’s dominant services sector have bolstered hopes of a new year rebound on both sides of the Atlantic. Stock markets surged as the world’s largest economy reported a surprise fall in unemployment and reported buoyant business activity.
