From Washington: A jobs report showed significant growth, with 162,000 jobs added. This surpasses expectations and marks the highest increase since March. The leisure and hospitality sector saw the largest gains, driven by hiring at bars and restaurants.

The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent. A positive reading has been attributed to certain policies. Further details about the jobs report and its potential impact are available, including reactions from officials and potential effects on interest rates.