The potential for a September rise in interest rates by the Fed will increase if Friday’s employment situation report shows further growth.
The potential for a September rise in interest rates by the Fed will increase if Friday’s employment situation report shows further growth. The release from the Labor Department at 8.30am ET will be closely watched, especially as figures from research firm ADP released Thursday showed a slowdown in private sector hiring.
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