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US rate futures raise chances of November rate hike after upbeat jobs data

2023-07-06 21:57
NEW YORK U.S. interest rate futures on Thursday saw an increased probability of another rate rise by the
US rate futures raise chances of November rate hike after upbeat jobs data

NEW YORK U.S. interest rate futures on Thursday saw an increased probability of another rate rise by the Federal Reserve in November after news private payrolls surged last month, suggesting a still tight and strong labor market.

The benchmark fed funds futures factored in a 48% chance of a hike in November, compared with about 36% the day before, according to CME's FedWatch. For next month's Fed policy meeting, the odds of a 25 basis-point hike at 95%, compared with 90.5% late on Wednesday.

(Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss)