【宏观】迟来的非农，犹豫的降息——2025年9月美国非农数据点评（赵格格/周欣平）

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. non-farm employment data for September 2025 exceeded expectations, indicating a robust job market. The non-farm employment increased by 119,000, surpassing the forecast of 50,000. The service sector added 87,000 jobs, while the goods-producing sector rebounded with an increase of 10,000 jobs after a previous decline [5][6]. Employment Data Summary - The September non-farm employment figures showed a significant increase, with the service sector contributing 87,000 jobs and the goods-producing sector recovering to add 10,000 jobs. This is a notable improvement from previous figures [5][6]. - The construction industry saw an increase of 19,000 jobs, attributed to a decline in mortgage rates following the Federal Reserve's decision to restart rate cuts [6]. Labor Market Dynamics - The labor force participation rate rose to 62.4%, up from 62.3%, indicating a recovery in employment willingness among the youth. However, the unemployment rate increased to 4.4% due to a rise in the number of unemployed individuals by 219,000 [8]. - The data revealed a mixed picture of unemployment, with temporary unemployment decreasing by 53,000, while permanent unemployment increased by 98,000, suggesting ongoing layoffs in certain sectors [8]. Federal Reserve Implications - Given the stronger-than-expected non-farm data and the postponement of employment data for October and November, the Federal Reserve may adopt a cautious approach regarding interest rate cuts, potentially delaying any rate reductions until after the December meeting [5][8]. - Market expectations for a rate cut in December 2025 stand at 39.1%, with further cuts anticipated in January, April, and July 2026, with probabilities of 50.2%, 35.7%, and 31.9% respectively [8].