Robust September Jobs Report Suggests Economic Stability
The U.S. job market's strong performance in September reduces chances of aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts.
- U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs in September, surpassing expectations and marking the strongest job growth since March.
- The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, with significant job gains in food services, health care, and government sectors.
- The Federal Reserve is likely to slow the pace of interest rate cuts, with economists predicting a quarter-point reduction in November.
- Average hourly earnings rose by 0.4% in September, contributing to a 4% annual increase, which could impact inflation concerns.
- The strong jobs report boosts confidence in a potential economic soft landing, despite ongoing inflation and geopolitical worries.





















































































