The dollar weakened on Friday while gold and bonds prices jumped after a report showed U.S. jobs growth was less than expected in August, adding to uncertainty over when the Federal Reserve will begin to trim its massive bond-buying program, Reuters reported. Stocks on Wall Street initially opened higher but soon fell in tandem with European shares after Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to assist Syria if it was attacked. Asked if Russia would help if foreign military action were taken against Syria, Putin said he would maintain current support. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 87.38 points, or 0.58 percent, at 14,850.10. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was down 5.93 points, or 0.36 percent, at 1,649.15. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 18.11 points, or 0.49 percent, at 3,640.68. MSCI's world share index, which tracks 45 countries, pared most gains to trade 0.05 percent higher. Global oil prices firmed above $115 a barrel after the lower-than-expected U.S. jobs growth. October Brent rose 56 cents to $115.82 a barrel. U.S. crude oil for October delivery rallied by $1.64 to $111.01 on the data. -- SPA 18:29 LOCAL TIME 15:29 GMT تغريد