Downward US Payroll Revisions Add to Soft Labor Market Picture

Fed’s Williams Says Now Appropriate to Lower Fed Funds Rate

Traders Price in 50% Chance of Half-Point Fed Cut This Month

Downward Payroll Revisions Add to Soft Labor Market Picture

Dollar Falls to Session Lows; Treasuries Extend Advance

Previous Two Months’ Data Revised to Remove 86,000 Jobs

Average Hourly Earnings Rise 0.4% M/M; Est. +0.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%; Est. 4.2%

US Aug. Nonfarm Payrolls Rise 142k M/M; Est. +165k

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