# Strong job gains bolster Fed hike case as Trump renews rate-cut demand

https://mins.news/en/item/45746

- Reuters, 2026-09-04 16:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/fed-rate-hike-back-focus-after-strong-jobs-report-2026-09-04/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9af59648059c000187c853

> A strong Friday jobs report strengthens the case for U.S. rate hikes, while Donald Trump has threatened to halt trade with some countries unless the Federal Reserve cuts rates. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh must weigh the political backlash from tightening against the credibility risk of skipping a hike after his recent hawkish comments.

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