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Fed September Rate Hike Odds Tumble After Jobs Miss

Published Friday, August 7, 2026 · Updated August 7

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  • Market Reaction and Fed Policy — 1 source

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The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in July, a significant miss compared to expectations. This jobs report has led to a sharp decrease in the perceived likelihood of the Federal Reserve implementing a rate hike in September, as investors adjust their expectations for monetary policy.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in July, according to the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, confounding expectations for an 80,000 increase.
  • Following the July jobs report, the odds of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates in September have significantly decreased.

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Market Reaction and Fed Policy
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    The article frames the news from a market-centric viewpoint, focusing on how investor sentiment and prediction markets are reacting to the jobs report and its implications for Federal Reserve policy.

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