宏观快评：9月美国非农数据点评：就业数据真空或促使联储12月不降息

Employment Data Summary - In September, the U.S. added 119,000 non-farm jobs, exceeding the forecast of 50,000[1] - Job growth was primarily concentrated in two sectors: education and healthcare services (+59,000) and leisure and hospitality (+47,000), accounting for about 90% of total job additions[1] - The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, higher than the expected 4.3%, driven by an increase in labor supply with a participation rate of 62.4%[1][2] Wage and Hourly Data - Hourly wage growth was slightly below expectations, increasing by 0.2% month-over-month, compared to the forecast of 0.3%[2] - Year-over-year wage growth remained at 3.8%, matching expectations[2] - Average weekly hours worked remained stable at 34.2 hours, a low level since 2015[2] Market Expectations and Federal Reserve Outlook - Following the employment data release, the market's expectation for a December rate cut increased, with the probability rising from 29.3% to 34.9%[2] - The Federal Reserve's decision-making may be influenced by the lack of recent employment data, leading to a cautious stance on rate cuts in December[4][5] - Recent statements from Fed officials indicate a preference for maintaining rates, with 7 out of 14 officials leaning towards not cutting rates in December[4][5] Economic Indicators and Future Projections - The overall employment situation remains weak but has not deteriorated significantly, with initial jobless claims between 220,000 and 230,000 since October[3] - The ADP report indicates job additions remain below 50,000, suggesting ongoing labor market challenges[3] - The market anticipates potential rate cuts in early 2024, with expectations for three additional cuts based on current economic conditions[7][19]