Fed Vice Chair Jefferson said policymakers may need more time to assess whether further rate hikes are necessary. NY Fed President Williams said there was no urgency for another increase. Weekly jobless claims fell to their lowest since July. September job cuts were the lowest for the month since 2022.

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