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Some of the urgency is gone for a Fed rate hike in September after the soft jobs report

Some of the urgency is gone for a Fed rate hike in September after the soft jobs report
MarketWatch Friday 07 August 2026, 19:36 UTC By Greg Robb 1 min read
Key Points

The chances of a hike remain, with upcoming inflation reports a key focus for Fed officials.

The chances of a hike remain, with upcoming inflation reports a key focus for Fed officials.
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