Jobs report stokes more bets on Dec. Fed interest rate cut

Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again to 4.25% to 4.5% on December 18 according to fixed income markets.
What Today's Jobs Report Means for Mortgage Rates and the Fed
Monthly jobs reports by the Bureau of Labor Statistics include unemployment numbers, wage growth, job openings, productivity and more. While headline figures may paint a broad picture of the economy, some experts say that nationally aggregated data doesn't accurately reflect which areas, populations and industries are more negatively affected.
Solid November jobs report may slow Fed easing in 2025. A December rate cut's still likely
As of the morning of Dec. 6, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool, market participants' pricing of fed fund futures indicated there is a 87.1% probability that the central bank will cut rates by 25 basis points at the next meeting, and a 12.9% probability the Fed will hold rates steady.
Jobs Report: Unemployment Rate Rises, Supporting Fed Rate Cut; S&P 500 Futures Rise (Live Coverage)
The U.S. added 227,000, above views. But a higher unemployment rate bolsters Fed rate cut hopes. S&P 500 futures edged up.
Traders Step Up Bets on December Rate Cut After Jobs Data
Friday’s jobs data showing an uptick in the unemployment rate has caused traders to ramp up bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this month. Federal-funds futures recently showed a roughly 87% chance that the Fed will announce a rate cut on Dec.
Jobs report stokes more bets on December Fed interest rate cut
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said 227,000 new jobs were created last month, a tally that topped Wall Street's 202,000 forecast and was well ahead of the upwardly-revised 36,000 reading from October,
December Rate-Cut Odds Are Rising After Strong Jobs Report
Odds of a December interest-rate cut jumped in the wake of Friday’s stronger-than-expected jobs report. Traders are pricing in a 91% chance that the Federal Reserve opts for a quarter-point rate cut at its policy meeting on Dec.
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High Interest Rates Could Push Fed Chief Powell into Clash with Trump
Fed chief Jerome Powell may clash with President-elect Donald Trump over high borrowing costs, according to analysts.
Fed’s Musalem Says Time to Pause Rate Cuts May Be Near
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Powell Says Economic Strength Gives Fed Ability to Take Time on Rate Cuts
The economy is strong, and it’s stronger than we thought it was going to be in September,’ said the Fed chief.
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