Shares of energy companies rose after mixed jobs data.

A slowing in the pace of jobs growth could alleviate inflationary pressures and give the Federal Reserve leeway to moderate its interest-rate policy.

The U.S. and its allies determined which sales of Russian oil would be subject to a price cap, opening the way for the latest sanctions program to begin Dec. 5.

Natural gas futures finished a volatile week 13% higher. Oil futures rose 5% to end at a four-week-high $92.61 a barrel.

Exxon Mobil is considering leasing or selling unused office space at the Houston-area campus set to become its global headquarters next year.


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