The Canadian market ended on a firm note on Friday on easing concerns about the outlook for Fed interest rates after data showed a slowdown in U.S. employment growth.

The Switzerland market ended on a firm note on Friday, after staying positive right through the day's session thanks to some encouraging earnings updates, and easing worries about the outlook for interest rates.

The U.S. dollar fell against its major counterparts in the New York session on Friday, as weaker-than-expected jobs data for April boosted hopes of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September.

European stocks closed higher on Friday, reacting to corporate earnings updates, regional economic data, and U.S. non-farm payroll data for the month of April.

The Canadian market is modestly higher in late morning trades on Friday, lifted by gains in healthcare, real estate, communications and utilities sectors. Strong results from iPhone maker Apple Inc., and slightly easing concerns about the outlook for interest rates after the latest batch of economic data from the U.S. help underpin sentiment.

Risk appetite returns after dovish Fed, but will jobs report spoil the party? Apple to likely secure weekly gains for Wall Street. Yen rally gets additional boost from softer dollar after suspected interventions.

GBP/USD sideways with positive ROC, Bitcoin up 0.9% despite negative ROC, stable oil prices with negative RSI, AUD/USD rises 0.5% with positive RSI; global finance sees US eyeing Bitcoin options, FTSE 100 surges, Fed holds rates, Apple's optimistic outlook; upcoming events include US earnings, Eurozone unemployment, French output, Japan and UK net positions.

Market attention now shifts to today's U.S. NFP reading, which could provide insights into the Fed's forthcoming monetary policy decisions.

Euro up, dollar-yen down, gold spikes, Google steady. Bank of Canada considers rate cut, Fed hints at future rate adjustment. Key economic events: Japan Consumer Confidence, Australia Trade Balance, US Labor Costs, Spain Unemployment Change, US Jobless Claims, Austria Unemployment Rate.

Brent crude oil prices have dropped to $83.95 per barrel on Thursday, marking the lowest level in seven weeks. This decline follows recent US statistics indicating a significant increase in crude oil inventories and production.