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

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.

Gold Tumbles 2% as Strong Jobs Data Revives Fed Rate Hike Speculation

Key Takeaways Precious metal prices declined approximately 2% following August employment figures that revealed 162,000 new positions, substantially exceeding the anticipated 53,000 Jobless rate remained unchanged at 4.1%, demonstrating continued labor market strength Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated potential support for maintaining current rates if inflation trends remain favorable Trading activity now reflects approximat…