Markets Steady as Rate Bets Shift
Bond markets settle while local employers add cautious hiring signals
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- By Sofia
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- Sep 29, 2025
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- Updated Sep 29, 2025
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- 4 min read
The regional composite PMI ticked higher to 53.2, suggesting growth but well below the national average. Traders told us the move keeps the central bank on track for a November hold despite hawkish remarks last week.
Local employers continue to hire, yet they are swapping contractor roles for hybrid full-time positions. That shift is quietly changing salary expectations, especially in tech-adjacent fields.
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