Ken Kim of KPMG says the latest jobs report shows payroll growth stalling and paychecks losing ground, giving the Fed room to hold off on a rate hike this month. He still expects a December hike as inflation remains too hot, with PMI price measures rising and elevated energy costs feeding pipeline inflation. He also notes that immigration losses are tightening labor supply and pushing up wages in select industries like leisure and healthcare.
Morning Trade Live
02 Oct 2026
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