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

US · 2026-10-02

1. Step 1 · The triggerUS jobs growth slows sharply, signaling weaker labor market momentum
2. Step 2 · Knock-onweaker jobs data lowers expectations for further Fed rate hikes, causing Treasury yields to fall
3. Step 3 · Knock-onlower Treasury yields reduce discount rates, lifting US equity futures and easing SME financing costs
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs with floating-rate debt or refinancing needs see lower borrowing costs, improving cash flow

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Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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