World markets: European markets ended lower. Britain's FTSE 100 lost 1.9%, France's CAC 40 sank 1.8% and the DAX in Germany dropped 2%.

Asian markets finished mixed. The Shanghai Composite edged up 0.5%, while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong fell about 1.1%. Tokyo was closed for a holiday.

Currencies and commodities: The dollar was slightly stronger against the euro, the British pound and the Japanese yen.

Oil for June delivery fell $4.05 to settle at $98.56 a barrel.

Gold futures for June delivery rose $10.40 to end at $1,645.20 an ounce.

Bonds: The price on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury rose following the jobs report, while the yield fell to 1.88% from 1.92% late Thursday.

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