Global shares edge up after US jobs data underscores post-pandemic recovery, while inflation concerns ease

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US futures rose on Friday after a strong read of the US jobs market added to economic optimism.
Falling Treasury yields eased inflation concerns and took pressure off tech stocks.Gold's rally continued as crypto markets continued to struggle after their midweek tumble.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
Global shares edged higher on Friday after weekly initial jobless claims in the US reached a new post-pandemic low, unde