WSJ
02 Oct 2026, 20:22 UTC · 1h ago
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Slowing jobs growth reduces the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike, providing a tailwind for rate-sensitive sectors. This creates potential for multiple expansion across growth and capital-intensive stocks.
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U.S. jobs growth slowed, reducing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike later this month.
Newpublished 2026-10-02, refers to 'this month'
So whatA pivot away from a hike would likely lower the discount rate applied to future cash flows, expanding P/E multiples for growth stocks.
More positive than 93% of claims this week
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