US Stocks Rally as Weak Jobs Data Cools Rate Hike Bets

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US equities surged with the Nasdaq hitting record highs after weak September jobs data sharply reduced expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate increase

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US equities surged with the Nasdaq hitting record highs after weak September jobs data sharply reduced expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate increase

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Oct 2, 2026 • 11:15 PM

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US Stocks Rally as Weak Jobs Data Cools Rate Hike Bets

US equities surged with the Nasdaq hitting record highs after weak September jobs data sharply reduced expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate increase

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Oct 3, 2026 • 2:56 AM

US Stocks Rise as Weak Jobs Data Eases Fed Hike Pressure

US equities advanced on Friday after weaker-than-expected September employment data reduced market expectations for imminent Federal Reserve interest rate hikes

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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/wall-street-guide/nasdaq-rises-1-dow-sp-close-higher-as-weak-jobs-data-tempers-rate-hike-bets/articleshow/134646508.cms

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https://livemint.com/market/nasdaq-climbs-to-record-after-softer-jobs-data-cools-rate-hike-expectations-11790966315922.html

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https://cnbctv18.com/market/nasdaq-leads-wall-street-higher-after-weak-us-jobs-data-dow-gains-200-points-20003703.htm

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