Asian markets climb on momentum from upbeat US jobs report

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose Monday in Asia after last week’s report of strong gains in U.S. payrolls. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index climbed 0.5 percent to 20,055.89 as the yen slipped slightly against the U.S. dollar. A weaker yen enhances the overseas earnings …
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