US Jobs Report Sparks Fears of More Aggressive Fed Rate Hikes
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The US economy added 336,000 jobs in September, nearly double expectations.
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The strong job growth suggests the Fed may continue aggressive interest rate hikes to cool the economy.
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Stocks dropped and bond yields surged as investors brace for higher interest rates.
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Markets are repricing expectations for interest rates to end the year higher than current levels.
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Good economic data is bad for markets now, with stocks facing resistance unless inflation falls closer to the Fed's 2% target.