PANews reported on September 15 that, according to Jin10, CME Fedwatch data shows that after significant fluctuations throughout the week, federal funds futures on Friday indicate traders are pricing in an almost equal probability of a 25 basis point and 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. The shifting bets reflect one of the key questions facing markets today: will the Fed aggressively cut rates to counter a softening labor market, or will it take a slower pace of cuts to remain on the sidelines?