Sep 5: Daily Updates
August nonfarm payrolls came in at 22K, far below market expectations of 78K and the previous figure of 79K. Since the revision of Aug 1 data, the quality of macro data has raised doubts in the market. The probability of a Fed rate cut this month has risen to 99%. Cuts are also expected in October and December. Stock indexes opened higher in pre-market and hit new record highs. Yields on 10Y/20Y Treasuries fell below yesterday’s key level and kept moving down.