U.S. Jobs Surge Sparks Fed Rate Hike Fears and Trump’s Demand for Cuts

Strong job gains signal Fed hike as Trump levels new rate-cut demand - Reuters

Strong job gains signal Fed hike as Trump levels new rate-cut demand  Reuters

Hospitality and education boosts US job creation in August

The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.

Strong Payrolls Fuel Fed Hike Bets | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 9/4/2026

A stronger-than-anticipated increase in US jobs drove stocks and short-dated bonds lower, with traders boosting their bets the Federal Reserve will raise rates this month. While analysts expect the September Fed decision will hinge on next week’s inflation data, swap contracts priced in an over 50% chance of a hike. Anna Wong, Chief US Economist at Bloomberg Economics, and Constance Hunter, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Economist Enterprise, join to discuss. Plus, Bloomberg News Whi...

Trump Threatens to Halt Some Trade Unless the Fed Cuts Rates

The president said he could halt trade between the United States and countries with which it has a trade deficit if the central bank doesn’t do his bidding.

By Tony Romm and Colby Smith

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A strong employment report in the US raises the odds of a Fed rate rise

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations

Forecasters had expected gains of about 65,000 new jobs in August.

By Lauren Kaori Gurley

US added 162,000 jobs in August, with unemployment rate holding steady

Number of new jobs being added has been fluctuating, with private companies adding 38,000 jobs in August The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, an uptick after a sluggish summer for the labor market. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, still down from its most recent peak of 4.5% last November, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Despite the relative stability of the unemployment rate, the number of new jobs added to the economy has been fluctuating, ...

By Lauren Aratani

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates - CNN

Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates  CNN

US jobs growth smashes forecasts, raising chance of interest rate rise - The Times

US jobs growth smashes forecasts, raising chance of interest rate rise  The Times

Investors zero in on August inflation data in the week ahead after yields spike to levels not seen in years

Next week's inflation data takes on even greater importance for investors as they try to determine where the Federal Reserve could go with interest rates.

Trump threatens to cut trade with some countries if Fed doesn’t lower rates

President Donald Trump intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, threatening to cut off trade with certain economies with which the US has a deficit if the central bank does not act. Trump issued his demands on Friday in a lengthy social media post after a stronger-than-expected August jobs report, which could bolster the case for Fed officials to raise rates at their next policy meeting starting September 15. In his post, the president exhorted his hand-picked Fed...

By Bloomberg

Bitcoin Slips Below $80,000 After Jobs Data. 2 Things That Could Power Cryptos Higher. - Barron's

Bitcoin Slips Below $80,000 After Jobs Data. 2 Things That Could Power Cryptos Higher.  Barron's

Trump’s threat to stop trade unless there’s a rate cut risks shock to U.S. economy

Economists and other analysts offered criticism Friday after President Donald Trump floated the idea of stopping trade with countries that have a trade surplus with the U.S. if the Federal Reserve doesn’t lower interest rates.

By Victor Reklaitis

August US Jobs Report: 162,000 Rise in Payrolls, Above Forecasts - Morningstar

August US Jobs Report: 162,000 Rise in Payrolls, Above Forecasts  Morningstar

Trump Plans Flight On Qatari Jet Again After Security Concerns

Trump opted to take another jet home from Turkey in July amid an alleged threat from Iran.

By Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff

Little change in European stocks as US equities fall amid strong jobs data

The FTSE 100 index closed down 0.43 of a point at 10,831.09 on Friday, contributing to a 0.4% increase for the week.

By Jeremy Cutler

Trump Issues Ultimatum to Fed: Cut Rates or Face Trade War With the World

Who runs the labor market? Women accounted for 98% of U.S. job gains in August

The economy added 162,000 jobs, nearly triple forecasts, but the gains were unusually concentrated among women

By Eva Roytburg

Strong jobs report fuels Fed rate hike prospects as Trump escalates rate cut pressure

A stronger US jobs report has raised expectations of a September Fed rate hike, while Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates. Markets now await US inflation data, which could determine the Fed's next policy move.

'Cut rates or I'll halt trade': Trump threat to Fed has big implication for India

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

‘Lower the rate or…’: Trump threatens to stop trading with US trade-deficit countries

Trump publicly called on Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh and the central bank’s board to “get smart” and cut interest rates.

Asia stocks rise as Fed hike odds ease; Singapore hits record high - The Straits Times

Asia stocks rise as Fed hike odds ease; Singapore hits record high  The Straits Times

Trump to use new Air Force One for Ireland trip next week despite security concerns

By Erin Keller

Trump threatens to 'stop trading' with some partners unless Fed lowers rates - Moneycontrol.com

Trump threatens to 'stop trading' with some partners unless Fed lowers rates  Moneycontrol.com

BBC Board Members Told To Seek Legal Advice Before Traveling To U.S. Amid Trump Lawsuit

BBC board members have been advised to seek legal advice before traveling to America, as the British broadcaster defends a $10 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump. During a BBC board meeting in April, directors were told to take counsel from in-house lawyers if they planned on making a trip to the U.S., per minutes from […]

By Jake Kanter

S&P 500 ends nearly flat for week as strong jobs data weighs on markets

Stock Market Today (Sept. 4, 2026): Nasdaq futures edge higher ahead of key jobs report

The August jobs report could determine whether the Fed hikes interest rates this month.

By Rob Lenihan

Strong job gains signal Fed hike as Trump levels new rate-cut demand

By Reuters

Trump says he'll stop trading with some nations if Fed doesn't cut rates

President Donald Trump threatened Friday to stop trading with countries with which the U.S. has a deficit unless the Federal Reserve (Fed) lowers interest rates, citing a strong Au...

US Adds 162,000 Jobs, Topping All Estimates in Broad Advance

US job growth surged in August and the unemployment rate held steady, suggesting the labor market has more momentum than previously thought.

By Mark Niquette

'Good News Is Bad News': Big Jobs Beats Sends Rate-HIKE Odds Soaring; Batters Bonds, Stocks, Gold

'Good News Is Bad News': Big Jobs Beats Sends Rate-HIKE Odds Soaring; Batters Bonds, Stocks, Gold A four standard deviation beat for non-farm payrolls this morning (good news) is triggering ugly reactions (bad news) across markets with rate-hike odds for September ripping back up near recent highs (despite no signs of inflationary wage growth - in fact it is slowing)... Audrey Childe-Freeman, Bloomberg Intelligence’s chief FX strategist: “The strength in the latest NFP report...

By Tyler Durden

Trump $1 Coin Goes Out of Stock Hours After Launch: What to Know

Trump $1 coin goes out of stock hours after launch as the US Mint begins selling the commemorative coin for America's 250th anniversary.

Turns Out, the Labor Market is OK Despite All Moaning & Groaning about the Economy or Whatever

The Fed can focus on getting its messy inflation-house in order.

By Wolf Richter

US Mint’s new Trump $1 coin sells out rapidly amid 250th anniversary surge

Washington, DC: A commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's portrait has triggered overwhelming demand across the United States, with initial...

By Times of Oman

New $1 coin featuring Trump marks 250th anniversary of US - Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

New $1 coin featuring Trump marks 250th anniversary of US  Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)