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Traders now see little chance of a Fed rate hike in October after weak jobs report
CNBC FinanceFriday, October 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
RedScroll Brief
Odds tumbled after a jobs report showed a soft labor market, leading more traders to lower the the chances of a fed funds rate increase this month.
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- Impact
- High
- Category
- Business
- Market relevance
- High
- Why it matters
- Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. Odds tumbled after a jobs report showed a soft labor market, leading more traders to lower the the chances of a fed funds rate increase this month. Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Federal Reserve and Traders.
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What happened
Odds tumbled after a jobs report showed a soft labor market, leading more traders to lower the the chances of a fed funds rate increase this month.
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
Background
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Timeline
CNBC Finance published: Traders now see little chance of a Fed rate hike in October after weak jobs report
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Economic impact
Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Federal Reserve and Traders.
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