US Bonds Rally After Weaker-Than-Expected Jobs Report Points to Hiring Slowdown
US government bonds rallied following a weaker-than-expected September jobs report, while eurozone core inflation also edged higher last month.
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US government bonds rallied following the release of a weaker-than-expected jobs report for September, as the data pointed to a slowdown in hiring across the economy.
The bond market reaction reflects how investors often respond to signs of economic softening, with weaker labor market data sometimes increasing expectations for more accommodative monetary policy ahead.
Separately, core inflation in the eurozone also moved higher last month. Inflation excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco rose to 2.5% in September, up from 2.4% in August, according to the figures cited.
In the UK, diesel prices reportedly hit a record high of £2 a litre, adding another data point to a broader picture of mixed economic signals across major economies during the period.
Taken together, the developments in bond markets, eurozone inflation and UK fuel prices illustrate the range of cross-currents facing investors and policymakers as they assess the health of major economies heading into the final months of the year.
Markets are likely to continue parsing incoming data closely, with the September jobs report and the eurozone inflation figures both expected to factor into near-term expectations for monetary policy on both sides of the Atlantic.
Sources
- US bonds rally after weaker-than-expected jobs report shows hiring slowdown – business live — The Guardian — Business
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