Fed rate hike odds rise on strong jobs data

Markets price higher probability of September rate increase as inflation concerns persist.

Marcus Vance

Markets Reporter

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As of 2026-09-08 01:36 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.

Federal Reserve rate hike expectations are climbing after a stronger-than-expected August jobs report raised the odds of an increase at the next meeting. ^[3]