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Fed seen skipping October rate hike as job market cools

Fed seen skipping October rate hike as job market cools

By Ann Saphir Oct 2 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve policymakers on Friday got more reason to wait before raising interest rates again to fight inflation, after government data showed job gains are slowing and the unemployment rate ticked up.
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US job growth slows sharply in September; unemployment rate rises to 4.2%

US job growth slows sharply in September; unemployment rate rises to 4.2%

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - US job growth slowed more than expected in September, but that likely does not signal a material shift in the labor market, with the weakness likely related to a calendar quirk.
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US job growth undershoots expectations in September, but labor market remains stable

US job growth undershoots expectations in September, but labor market remains stable

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - US job growth slowed more than expected in September and the nonfarm payrolls count for the prior two months was revised sharply lower, almost taking another interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve this month off the table.
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Instant View: Soft September jobs report sends markets higher

Instant View: Soft September jobs report sends markets higher

NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - US job growth slowed more than expected in September, fueling a bounce in stocks and bonds and a further retreat in market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase this month.
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Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate hike forecast to December

Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate hike forecast to December

Oct 1 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs pushed its forecast for the next US interest rate hike to December after a softer-than-anticipated inflation reading cooled expectations the Federal Reserve would hike rates again in October. The brokerage had previously forecast a 25-basis-point increase in October.
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Morning Bid: Yield to worst

Morning Bid: Yield to worst

By Anna Szymanski Oct 2 (Reuters) - The third quarter of 2026 won't be forgotten soon – even if bond investors might prefer to.
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Fed policymakers lean against October rate hike

Fed policymakers lean against October rate hike

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Fed's Williams sees no urgency for next rate hike

Fed's Williams sees no urgency for next rate hike

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Fed's Williams sees no urgency for next Fed rate hike

Fed's Williams sees no urgency for next Fed rate hike

By Michael S. Derby BUFFALO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Tuesday the U.S. central bank has time to weigh the data before deciding when to hike interest rates again, in remarks that said one more increase is likely before the year ends.
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US consumer confidence near 12-1/2-year low amid labor market fears

US consumer confidence near 12-1/2-year low amid labor market fears

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US consumer confidence plunged to a near 12-1/2-year low in September, with households expecting a deterioration in business and labor market conditions over the next six months amid the Middle East conflict and rising interest rates.
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Equities end slightly lower as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs

Equities end slightly lower as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US stocks ended the session slightly lower on Tuesday, as government bond yields continued their ascent ahead of inflation and labor market data, while investors assessed comments from Federal Reserve officials for the path of interest rates.
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New York Fed President John Williams Downplays October Interest Rate Hike

New York Fed President John Williams Downplays October Interest Rate Hike

New York Fed President John Williams Downplays October Interest Rate Hike