August’s employment report is fairly mixed and can be used to make a case for or against a rate hike at the upcoming FOMC meeting. As far as we’re concerned, the September meeting is a 50-50 toss up. Nevertheless, even if the Fed doesn’t hike rates this month, it won’t leave rates at near-zero for much longer given that it either has (or is close to) fulfilling the full employment part of its dual mandate.
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