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Traders now see little chance of a Fed rate hike in October after weak jobs report

1 source · first seen 18:59 2 Oct · updated 18:59 2 Oct

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  • Odds of an October Fed rate hike tumbled after a report showed a soft labor market
  • More traders lowered the chance of a rate increase this month

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