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Market cuts odds of Fed hike after jobs data, but economists still see case for tightening

Markets-Economic Times · 1h ago · 🇮🇳 India
Market cuts odds of Fed hike after jobs data, but economists still see case for tightening

The weak job report for July has tempered expectations surrounding a Federal Reserve rate increase. Consequently, futures markets now indicate a diminished probability of a rise in interest rates next month. Despite calls from several Fed officials for tighter monetary policy to counteract inflation, the economic community remains split on what lies ahead in rate decisions. The Federal Reserve is actively tracking inflation trends to shape its future policies.

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