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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.
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