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US jobs growth falls sharply to 29,000 in September; rate-hike bets tumble, futures surge

1 source · first seen 19:05 2 Oct · updated 19:05 2 Oct

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  • US employers added 29,000 jobs in September, below expectations of 84,000–90,000
  • Rate-hike bets tumbled and futures surged after the weak jobs figure

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