U.S. August Payrolls Seen Rising 62,500 as Fed Rate-Hike Odds Top 55%
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Updated · CNBC · Aug 30
U.S. August Payrolls Seen Rising 62,500 as Fed Rate-Hike Odds Top 55%
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Aug 30
Summary
Friday’s August nonfarm payrolls report is expected to show 62,500 new jobs, a 4.2% unemployment rate and 0.3% average hourly earnings growth.
Fed rate-hike odds for mid-September jumped above 55% from just over 35% after Chair Kevin Warsh said labor markets still reflect full employment while inflation remains the bigger concern.
Wednesday’s ADP report is forecast to show 46,500 private-sector jobs, while Tuesday’s July JOLTS data will offer another read on labor-market tightness before the official payrolls release.
A stronger-than-expected jobs print would likely push hike expectations higher still, reinforcing the market’s view that the Fed can keep prioritizing its 2% inflation target.