Traders Reduce Bets on Fed Rate Cuts After Employment Data Release
Analysts evaluate US non-farm data: It appears to be a set of very good numbers. Employment growth is basically in line with expectations, and the unemployment rate remains at 4.2%.
US short-term interest rate futures narrowed earlier losses as traders reduced bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut following the release of employment data.
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