Fed seen skipping October rate hike as job market cools

12 SOURCES CONFIRMED · FIRST SEEN 2026-10-02 13:04 UTC · LAST UPDATE 2026-10-04 13:42 UTC

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FIRST SEEN2026-10-02 13:04 UTC

LAST UPDATE2026-10-04 13:42 UTC

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01 THE MACHINE READ

WHY IT MATTERS.

Reuters reporting the Fed likely skips October lowers near-term policy risk, supporting bonds and equities.

Cooling labor reduces near-term hike odds

CATALYST TO WATCH

Inflation data and Fed communications

MAIN RISK

Inflation surprise could revive hike talk

02 THE STORY SO FAR

THE RECORD, IN ORDER.

UPDATED 14 TIMES · FIRST 2026-10-02 12:57 UTC · LAST 2026-10-04 13:42 UTC

2026-10-02 12:57 UTCNewsFed seen skipping October rate hike as job market cools - tradingview.com

2026-10-02 13:04 UTCNewsFed seen skipping October rate hike as job market cools - ReutersCURRENT RECORD

2026-10-02 13:13 UTCNewsFed Rate Hike In October Looks Less Likely After Weak Jobs Report - Realtor.com

2026-10-02 13:13 UTCNewsFed Rate Hike In October Looks Less Likely After Weak Jobs Report - realtor.com

2026-10-02 13:13 UTCNewsJim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

2026-10-02 13:34 UTCNewsFed seen skipping October rate hike - Egyptian Gazette

2026-10-02 19:33 UTCNewsCramer's 5 stocks to buy after soft jobs data cut odds of an October Fed rate hike - CNBC

2026-10-02 19:58 UTCNewsFed rate hike less likely after job gains miss the mark - RealEstateNews.com

2026-10-02 21:20 UTCVideoCEA Chair Phelan says the Fed's rate hike 'was a mistake

2026-10-03 08:00 UTCNewsWall Street week ahead: Fed minutes, unemployment data, consumer sentiment update - kdhnews.com

2026-10-03 12:47 UTCNewsThe Fed May Now Skip October Rate Hike — but December Is Still Very Much in Play - 24/7 Wall St.

2026-10-03 14:15 UTCNewsWall Street week ahead: Fed minutes, unemployment data, consumer sentiment update - apnews.com

2026-10-04 05:30 UTCNewsWeak jobs, sticky inflation: Fed faces fresh dilemma over next US rate hike - MSN

2026-10-04 13:42 UTCNewsKey Events This Week: 1. September ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI data - Monday 2. September ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices data - Monday 3. US 10Y Note Auction - Wednesday 4. Fed Meeting Minutes - Wednesday 5. October MI Consumer Sentiment data - Friday 6. October MI Inflation Ex

03 WHO'S INVOLVED