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September Jobs Report Complicates Fed's December Rate Decision

Tuesday Nov 25 2025 00:00

2 min

Table of Contents

1. Overview
1.1 Key Highlights from the Report:
1.2 Expert Opinions:
1.3 Market Reactions:
1.4 Deeper Analysis:
1.5 Conclusion:

Overview

Wall Street economists have indicated that the recently released September jobs report has further complicated the Federal Reserve's (Fed) path regarding interest rate decisions at the upcoming December meeting. The report, which presented a mixed bag of results, has sparked debate about whether the central bank will hold rates steady or implement a cut.

Key Highlights from the Report:

Job Growth: The U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, surpassing expectations of 51,000.
Wage Revisions: Wage data was revised downwards.
Unemployment Rate Increase: The unemployment rate saw a slight increase compared to August.

Expert Opinions:

Michael Feroli, chief U.S. economist at JPMorgan, expressed his belief that the Fed's decision would be "very close," with the potential for dissenting votes on either a hold or a cut. He added that they are now leaning towards the Fed skipping a rate cut in December, with expectations of cuts in January and May, followed by a pause. Meanwhile, New York Fed President John Williams suggested that a rate cut is still under consideration, with increasing risks related to employment and receding inflation risks.

Market Reactions:

Following the report's release, financial markets experienced volatility, with stocks initially rising before falling later in the day. The probability of a rate cut in December increased from 39% to 73% following Williams' comments.

Deeper Analysis:

While the headline number in the report was positive, economists pointed out that the details were not all positive. Revisions to earlier data showed that the U.S. economy lost 4,000 jobs in August, instead of adding 22,000 as previously reported. July's data was also revised downwards. Gregory Daco, chief economist at Ernst & Young-Parthenon, noted that the rise in the unemployment rate in conjunction with the rise in the labor force participation rate suggests that more people are on the margins of the labor market.

Conclusion:

The Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates in December remains uncertain, dependent on a variety of economic factors and market data. Analysts suggest that the latest report did not provide a clear picture, and more recent data will be necessary to make an informed decision.

Risk Warning: this article represents only the author’s views and is for reference only. It does not constitute investment advice or financial guidance, nor does it represent the stance of the Markets.com platform.When considering shares, indices, forex (foreign exchange) and commodities for trading and price predictions, remember that trading CFDs involves a significant degree of risk and could result in capital loss.Past performance is not indicative of any future results. This information is provided for informative purposes only and should not be construed to be investment advice. Trading cryptocurrency CFDs and spread bets is restricted for all UK retail clients. 

Written by:

Sophia Claire

September Jobs Report Complicates Fed's December Rate Decision

Overview

Key Highlights from the Report:

Expert Opinions:

Market Reactions:

Deeper Analysis:

Conclusion:

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