US JOBS DATA COULD MAKE OR BREAK SEPTEMBER FED HIKE Bond traders are bracing for Friday’s US jobs report as markets price more than a 50% chance of a September Fed rate hike. Economists expect around 80,000 jobs were added in July. A strong report, particularly higher wage pressure, could boost rate-hike expectations and Treasury yields. Weak employment data could reduce those bets. Next week’s US inflation figures will provide another crucial signal for the Fed’s next move.(*Walter Bloomberg)