Fed Rate Decision Still Hangs on Inflation After Jobs Report

Fed rate decision still hangs on inflation after jobs report

A surprise jump in U.S. hiring last month has bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates when they meet later this month, but a hike is still not guaranteed.

U.S. Jobs Report Beats All Expectations, Boosts Case For A September Hike

Today has seen the release of a strong US August jobs report that makes a September Fed interest rate hike look a little more likely. Read more here.

Treasuries Slide After Strong Jobs Data Lift Fed Hike Wagers

US Treasuries fell after US job growth topped forecasts in August, prompting traders to nudge up expectations that Federal Reserve officials raise interest rates later this month.

2-year yield rises to highest since January 2025 after hot jobs report boosts expectations that the Fed could raise rates

Treasury yields rose as the hot jobs report along with sticky inflation may give the Fed more cover to hike interest rates in September.