“The jump in expected inflation reduces the likelihood that the Fed will be cutting the federal funds rate again anytime soon,” said strategists at Yardeni Research. “For now, we remain in the none-and-done camp in 2025.”

The January jobs report revealed a drop in the unemployment rate to 4%, accompanied by payroll gains of 143,000. A Fed interest rate cut in March is now very unlikely.

The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.

Federal Reserve officials on Friday said the U.S. job market is solid and noted the lack of clarity over how President Donald Trump's policies will affect economic growth and still-elevated inflation,

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A strong January jobs report has investors believing the Federal Reserve likely won't be cutting interest rates in the near future.