Disappointing US jobs figures knock markets off peak
by Nick Fletcher and Phillip Inman from on (#2RN8D)
Only 138,000 jobs were created across the US in May, well below the expected figure of 180,000
Global stock markets reached new peaks on Friday, but came off their best levels following disappointing US jobs data.
Only 138,000 jobs were created across the US in May, well below the expected level of 180,000. March and April's figures were revised down by 66,000.