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Investors are entering September with the Federal Reserve back at the center of the market conversation. Traders now see a greater-than-60% chance that policymakers will raise interest rates at their Sept. 15\u201316 meeting, according to market pricing cited by Reuters, after Chair Kevin Warsh warned that inflation remains too high.<\/p>\n

The shift puts Friday\u2019s August employment report in an unusually powerful position. A strong report could reinforce the case for another increase in borrowing costs, while a softer reading could revive concerns that the labor market is losing momentum.<\/p>\n

Why the jobs report matters now<\/h2>\n

The Fed is balancing two parts of its mandate that are pulling in different directions. Inflation is still running above the central bank\u2019s 2% objective, but recent labor-market data have also shown signs of weakness. The government previously reported that employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, making the August figures an important test of whether that decline was temporary or the start of a broader slowdown.<\/p>\n

Warsh\u2019s recent remarks emphasized the inflation risk and pushed investors to reconsider expectations that the Fed might remain on hold. That repricing has already affected Treasury yields, the dollar and rate-sensitive shares.<\/p>\n

What markets will watch<\/h2>\n

The headline payroll number will draw the most attention, but it will not tell the whole story. Economists and investors will also examine:<\/p>\n