The US markets closed slightly lower after recovering from early falls following a weaker than expected jobs report. The Dow closed down 53 points or 0.5% at 10,321, the S&P500 was down 2 points or 0.2% at 1102 and the Nasdaq was down 2 points or 0.1% at 2234.
Gold was higher while oil was lower, with both posting an impressive rally into the close. Gold settled up $11.20 at $1108.40/oz and crude oil was down $1.69 at $78.31/bbl.
