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Strong August Jobs Data Lifts Yields, Raising Fed Hike Odds for September

Sep 4, 2026, 9:42 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Hawkish rate expectations tend to compress equity multiples and pressure the S&P 500, particularly if inflation surprises persist.

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A hotter-than-expected August jobs report pushed U.S. Treasuries higher and raised the probability of a September rate hike, complicating the outlook for equities. The 10-year yield at 4.802% and the 2-year at 4.425% point to tighter policy ahead, which could pressure the S&P 500 in the near term.

August payrolls beat expectations; Fed rate-hike bets rise.
Yields advance: 10-year at 4.802%, 2-year at 4.425%.
CME FedWatch shows 58% chance of September hike.
Investors eye inflation data next week for policy signals.

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