US Jobs Report Dampens October Fed Rate Hike Expectations

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Weak September employment data significantly reduces probability of Federal Reserve interest rate increase in October while maintaining high odds for a December hike

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Weak September employment data significantly reduces probability of Federal Reserve interest rate increase in October while maintaining high odds for a December hike

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Oct 2, 2026 • 11:09 PM

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US Jobs Report Dampens October Fed Rate Hike Expectations

Weak September employment data significantly reduces probability of Federal Reserve interest rate increase in October while maintaining high odds for a December hike

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Weak September employment data significantly reduces probability of Federal Reserve interest rate increase in October while maintaining high odds for a December hike