US stocks closed higher Friday after weaker-than-expected September jobs data shifted expectations around the Federal Reserve’s October decision.The US added just 29,000 jobs versus 84,000 expected, while unemployment rose to 4.2%. Markets interpreted the softer labor data as reducing pressure for tighter policy.The Dow gained 0.5%, the S&P 500 rose 0.7%, and the Nasdaq climbed 1.2%. Tech stocks led the move, with AMD up nearly 3%.Treasury yields initially fell but later rebounded, limiting the market’s intraday gains. Oil prices also retreated, adding another supportive factor for equities.Now the focus shifts to Fed policy and the upcoming earnings season. The key question: can weaker jobs data support stocks without signaling a sharper economic slowdown?#SECProposesCryptoCustodyRules