U.S. unemployment has risen to 4.6%, slightly above expectations, pointing to a softening labor market and easing job conditions. This shift is adding fuel to speculation that interest rate cuts could come into focus sooner than expected. With the Federal Reserve now facing a more balanced growth-inflation outlook, markets are watching closely as upcoming data may play a key role in shaping the Fed’s next move.

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