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Bond Traders Look to Jobs Data That May Tip Scale on Fed Hike

Friday, August 7, 2026


Bond investors are watching Friday's labor market report, which may influence expectations about whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its September meeting. The data could shift market pricing for Fed action depending on employment figures released. A weaker-than-expected jobs report could reduce rate-hike expectations, while stronger data could increase them.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-07/bond-traders-look-to-jobs-data-that-may-tip-scale-on-fed-hike

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