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Federal Reserve rate hike bets strengthen as US jobs growth beats estimates

The Federal Reserve's case for another interest rate hike in December has gained momentum after stronger than expected US employment data reinforced signs of economic resilience, shifting attention…

Federal Reserve rate hike bets strengthen as US jobs growth beats estimates
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The Federal Reserve's case for another interest rate hike in December has gained momentum after stronger than expected US employment data reinforced signs of economic resilience, shifting attention back to persistent inflation from concerns over a potential AI driven slowdown, Reuters reported.US employers added 165,000 jobs in October, more than double the 65,000 expected by economists, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate also edged down to…

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