An <keyword id="20698690" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Oven-Toaster-Grill" source="keywords">Oven Toaster Grill</keyword> (OTG) is a versatile kitchen appliance that makes it easy to prepare a wide range of mouth-watering dishes quickly. Here are five simple yet delicious recipes you can whip up in your OTG:<br /><h2>1. <keyword id="23216161" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="baked-samosa" source="keywords">Baked Samosa</keyword></h2>Love samosas but want a healthier version? Try baking them in your OTG instead of frying. Prepare your usual potato filling with peas, spices, and herbs, and wrap it in whole wheat or all-purpose flour dough. Brush with oil and bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes until they turn golden brown. You’ll get crispy, flaky samosas minus the guilt!<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">2. <keyword id="23216162" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jaggery-cake" source="keywords">Jaggery Cake</keyword></h3>If you're craving something sweet but want to stay on the healthier side, a jaggery cake is the way to go. Replace sugar with jaggery for a more wholesome dessert. Mix whole wheat flour, jaggery, eggs (or flaxseed for a vegan option), oil, baking powder, and cinnamon. Bake at 180°C for 35-40 minutes, and you’ll have a delicious, moist cake.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">3. Kebabs</h3><keyword id="23216163" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="vegetable-kebabs" source="keywords">Vegetable kebabs</keyword> are easy and nutritious snacks you can make in your OTG. Combine boiled potatoes, peas, carrots, beans, and spices into a dough. Shape the mixture into kebabs and bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes. The result? Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">4. <keyword id="23216164" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="garlic-bread" source="keywords">Garlic Bread</keyword></h3>Garlic bread is a quick and tasty treat. Spread a mixture of butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt over slices of bread. Bake them in the OTG at 180°C for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy. The warm, garlicky bread will melt in your mouth with each bite.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">5. <keyword id="23216165" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="paneer-tikka-pizza" source="keywords">Paneer Tikka Pizza</keyword></h3>Why order out when you can make a paneer tikka pizza at home? Marinate paneer with spices, yoghurt, and lime juice. Spread pizza sauce on a base, top with marinated paneer, onions, bell peppers, and cheese. Bake at 200°C for 15-20 minutes, and enjoy your homemade pizza.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">Bonus: <keyword id="23216166" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bruschetta" source="keywords">Bruschetta</keyword></h3>For an easy appetiser, slice a baguette and toast it in the OTG. Top the crispy bread with a mix of crushed tomatoes, garlic, ginger, basil, salt, and oil. Warm the assembled bruschetta in the OTG for 4-5 minutes at 180°C, and you have a perfect starter!<br /><br />These simple dishes can turn your OTG into a powerful tool for creating delicious meals, snacks, and desserts right at home.<br /><br /><em>(With inputs from PNN and ANI)</em><br />

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Recently, the world bid farewell to Maria Branyas Morera, who, at 116 years old, held the title of the world’s oldest living person. Her passing marks the end of an era, but it also sparks a certain curiosity: what habits allowed her and others like her to reach such incredible ages?<br /><br />To answer this question, let's take a short tour. From the sunny shores of Okinawa to the quiet towns of Sardinia, certain communities are known for producing an unusual number of <keyword id="20806686" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="centenarians" source="keywords">centenarians</keyword> — people who live to be 100 years old or more. These "<keyword id="22878860" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Blue-Zones" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Blue Zones" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Blue Zones">Blue Zones</keyword>" hold the secrets to a longer, healthier life, distilled into what Emmy-award winning researcher Dan Buettner calls the "Power 9." Let’s dive into these nine habits that could be your ticket to living a life that’s not just long, but full of vitality.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">1. You Gotta Move It, Move It</h3>Forget the gym membership or the marathon training. The world’s oldest people have never heard of CrossFit, and yet, they move constantly. How? By integrating movement into their daily routines. Whether it’s gardening, walking to the market, or dancing to their favourite tunes, these centenarians keep their bodies in motion without ever stepping foot on a treadmill.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">2. Know Your “Why”</h3>In Okinawa, they call it “<em>ikigai</em>”; in Nicoya, Costa Rica, it’s “<em>plan de vida</em>.” These terms translate to something more profound than just a job or a daily grind — they represent a deep-seated purpose that gets you out of bed every morning. Whether it’s taking care of family, volunteering, or simply enjoying life’s small pleasures, knowing your "<em>why</em>" could add years to your life.<br /><div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112705068" title="World’s oldest person Maria Branyas Morera passes away at 117; Japan’s 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka now oldest" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2>3. Relax, It’s Happy Hour Somewhere</h2>Stress is inevitable, but chronic stress is not. The longest-living people in the world have all figured out how to downshift — whether it’s through daily naps, a moment of prayer, or a glass of wine at sunset. These simple rituals are as effective as they are enjoyable, helping to reduce inflammation and stave off age-related diseases.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">4. Eat Until You’re <em>Almost</em> Full</h3>In a world of supersized meals and never-ending buffets, the 80% rule stands out like a beacon of common sense. Known as “<em>hara hachi bu</em>” in Okinawa, this practice involves stopping eating when you’re about 80% full. It’s a simple way to prevent overeating and maintain a healthy weight — two factors that are key to <keyword id="20186177" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="longevity" source="keywords">longevity</keyword>.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">5. Beans, Greens, and Everything in Between</h3>If you want to live long, it might be time to rethink your relationship with meat. In Blue Zones, the diet is predominantly plant-based, with beans, lentils, and vegetables forming the cornerstone of most meals. Meat, when it is consumed, is more of a side note than the main event.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">6. Drink to Your Health — Literally</h3>Yes, even wine makes the list. But before you pop that cork, remember that moderation is key. The world’s oldest people drink one to two glasses a day, often in the company of friends or with a meal. This isn’t about getting tipsy; it’s about enjoying the moment and reaping the benefits of a little bit of red wine on your heart.<br /><br />However, it may be important to know that scientific consensus still remains mixed on the matter. Some researchers assert that drinking in moderation can help with overall well-being, while others (and the World Health Organization) vehement that there is no “safe amount” to drink everyday.<br /><div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112589784" title="How to invest 3% of your day in exercise to live longer, according to an expert in healthy aging" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h3 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">7. Find Your Tribe</h3>There’s a reason why social media can’t replace face-to-face interaction. In Blue Zones, Dan explains that being part of a faith-based or community group is common in these parts, alleging that research has shown that attending services or gatherings regularly can add up to 14 years to your life.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">8. Family Matters</h3>Family is not just about who you’re related to by blood. In Blue Zones, centenarians often live with or near their families, taking care of one another in a way that strengthens emotional bonds and lowers disease rates. They commit to life partners and invest time in their children and grandchildren, ensuring that love and care flow both ways.<br /><h3 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">9. You Are the Company You Keep</h3>Ever heard the saying that you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with? It’s especially true when it comes to longevity. 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Recently, a picture of popular YouTuber, comedian and writer <keyword id="19960425" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Tanmay-Bhat" source="keywords">Tanmay Bhat</keyword> went viral as it showed the dramatic <keyword id="19923802" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="weight-loss" source="keywords">weight loss</keyword> he seemed to have undergone. The comment section was filled with praise, with many fans asking him how he managed to shed all that weight so quickly. But the truth is, Tanmay’s journey has been far from quick. If anything, his story is a fine lesson on the importance of <keyword id="20419014" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="consistency" source="keywords">consistency</keyword> and finding what works for <em>you</em>.<br /><div type="twitter" handle="bhav_paaji" handlename="bhav_paaji" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1827223029924917442"></div>Losing weight — whether to get back your health on track or to achieve a glow-up — is something that tops almost everyone’s new year’s resolution list. As January rolls in, people rush to the gym in hordes to sign up for the annual memberships. By around March, they realise that maybe the gym isn’t for them since they haven’t been going regularly/are barely noticing any changes in their body.<br /><br />Tanmay was no exception and experienced the same thing when he restarted his <keyword id="20239882" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fitness-journey" source="keywords">fitness journey</keyword> back in 2022, he revealed during his appearance on <keyword id="22912153" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kumar-varun" source="keywords">Kumar Varun</keyword>’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-SRF0zClvM">Random Musings</a> late in 2023. So, how did he overcome this slump?<br /><h2>What did Tanmay do differently?<br /></h2>Fat loss can often seem daunting, especially when juggling a busy schedule, high stress, and social pressures. Like many of us, Tanmay tried various diet trends, tried eating healthy and even joined the gym. But around three months into it, the YouTuber decided that he simply did not like lifting weights. Instead, he would do some sort of physical activity that he could actually enjoy while ensuring that it kept him moving.<br /><br />Using Playo, he booked a badminton court for every evening and began to <em>consistently </em>play for an hour. He found that he was enjoying himself and this gave him the motivation to do more.<br /><h2>The art of habit-stacking</h2>Once Tanmay had mastered playing an hour of the sport he liked, he leaned into something called “habit stacking”, a term author James Clear coined in his bestselling book <em><keyword id="20250903" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="atomic-habits" source="keywords">Atomic Habits</keyword></em>. This technique involves attaching a new habit to one you already engage with on the regular, essentially taking advantage of the parts of your lives that are already reliable. <br /><br />What Tanmay did was that he set aside another hour to lift weights either before or after badminton — stacking this new habit over his already existing one. He spoke of how this made being regular to the gym more achievable to him.<br />      <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112608740" title="A man who lost 100 pounds while enjoying his favorite foods shared his 3 key weight loss tips" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><br /><h2>Setting aside “me” time</h2>One hurdle that keeps a lot of us from working out consistently is the lack of time. We end up prioritising everything but our physical well being, resulting in the “I don’t have time” excuse. 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He suggested that if you want to go for a jog every morning, then keep your running shoes right under your bed — so it’s the first thing you see every morning.<br /><br />Most notably, he stressed that the decision to be healthy is hourly. You must make conscious choices that support your goal at least every hour of the day, say no to temptation and yes to what’s good for you. This may sound like it’s easier said than done, Tanmay asserts that it is the way to master your mind.<br /><br />Today, Tanmay Bhat has already lost around 50 kilograms and is showing no signs of slowing down. While it is certainly inspiring, we can benefit from the example Tanmay sets. His fitness journey also serves to show the difference small, consistent habits that accumulate over time can make. 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That lunchtime staple, the humble <keyword id="22910355" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ham-sandwich" source="keywords">ham sandwich</keyword>, has come in for a bashing in the press recently. According to many reports, eating two slices of ham a day can increase your risk of developing <keyword id="20302304" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="type-2-diabetes" source="keywords">type 2 diabetes</keyword>. But what's the science behind these headlines?<br /><br />The research offers a more complex picture. A new study from the University of Cambridge highlighted an association between developing type 2 diabetes and eating <keyword id="22246831" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="processed-meat" source="keywords">processed meat</keyword> like ham and bacon, and <keyword id="22082666" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="red-meat" source="keywords">red meat</keyword> such as beef and lamb. <br /><br />This led to headlines suggesting the risk was mainly linked to ham sandwiches. This seems to have come from the press release, which used ham as the example to quantify the amount of processed meat associated with a 15% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes over ten years. <br /><br /> The research found that this risk was linked to eating an extra 50g of processed meat every day, which happens to equate to two slices of ham. A useful example thus appears to have been taken up by the media as the main cause, perhaps ignoring some of the key messages coming from the study. <br /><br /> So, can processed and red meat really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? <br /><br />The biggest <keyword id="20279408" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="risk-factors" source="keywords">risk factors</keyword> linked to developing type 2 diabetes are being over 40, having family members with type 2 diabetes, being of South Asian or African descent, or having a higher body weight - and especially a larger waist. <br /><br /> The Cambridge study used data from nearly 2 million people from 31 studies. Participants were followed for an average of ten years. During this time, around one in 20 people developed type 2 diabetes. <br /><br />The research suggested that a 10% increase in the probability of developing type 2 diabetes was associated with every 100g of additional red meat eaten daily. Eating half as much extra processed meat every day was linked to an even greater increased risk of developing the disease. <br /><br />This is not the first time that both processed and red meats have been linked with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, the key strength of the Cambridge study was that it tried to control for many of the other factors linked to the disease, including smoking, having a higher body weight, <keyword id="22641963" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dietary-intake" source="keywords">dietary intake</keyword> and exercise. <br /><br />However, the size of the increased risk is modest, considering few people included in the study ate 50g or more processed meat per day - meaning moderate ham consumption is likely to have no meaningful effect on your risk.<br /><h3>What's the link?</h3> Processed meat has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes because of its nitrate and salt content - additives that are used to cure many processed meats. <br /><br />Nitrates and salt in processed meats have also been linked to an increased risk of developing colon cancer. In fact, the World Health Organization classifies the additives as group 1 carcinogens, which means they can cause a range of cancers. <br /><br />The mechanism linking processed meat to cancer seems to be similar to how it might be linked to type 2 diabetes. During digestion, processed meat produces N-nitroso chemicals, which can damage cells. This can lead to inflammation and affects how insulin, the hormone that controls blood glucose (sugar), works. This in turn can lead to <keyword id="20210572" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="insulin-resistance" source="keywords">insulin resistance</keyword>, when cells in your muscles, fat and liver don't respond well to insulin and can't easily take up glucose from your blood. <br /><br />Red meat, meanwhile, is rich in <keyword id="20355737" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iron" source="keywords">iron</keyword>. Research suggests that people with high levels of iron are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. However, low levels of iron are more of a health concern for the general population. <br /><br />Another potential link regarding red meat could be the way it is cooked. <br /><br />Previous studies have suggested that charred meat, cooked over an open flame or at high temperature, is also linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Charring meat leads to formation of toxic chemicals such as heterocyclic aromatic amines and harmful compounds like advanced glycation end products, both of which have been linked to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.<br /><h3>Bye-bye barbecues and bacon butties?</h3> The key message is reduction, rather than avoidance. The UK government nutritional recommendations offer sound advice: limit your combined intake of red and processed meat to no more than an average of 70g per day. <br /><br />But these guidelines also suggest that red meat can be a valuable source of iron. So, if you decide to stop eating red meat, you should eat alternative sources of iron such as beans, lentils, dark green vegetables and fortified cereals. <br /><br />This needs to be done as part of a carefully planned diet. Non-meat sources of iron are more difficult for our bodies to absorb so should be eaten with a source of vitamin C, found in green vegetables and citrus fruit. <br /><br />The best advice to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is to maintain a <keyword id="20279412" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="healthy-weight" source="keywords">healthy weight</keyword> - consider losing weight if you have a higher body weight - and be as physically active as possible. <br /><br />A healthy diet should be based on plenty of vegetables, fruit, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds, along with some wholegrain foods, some dairy products, fish and white meat (or vegetarian alternatives) - plus moderate amounts of red meat and minimal processed meat. This will help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and many cancers - as well being more environmentally sustainable. <br /><br />But if you have a penchant for ham sandwiches, rest assured you can continue to indulge as an occasional treat. It's your overall lifestyle and diet that really matter for your health and risk of developing type 2 diabetes.<br /><br /><em>(This article has been brought to you from The Conversation)</em>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>I've been married for 12 years but travel by myself often. </li><li>A coworker even asked me once if I was in an open marriage because of my solo travels. </li></ul><p><span>"Do you have an open marriage?" Perplexed by my coworker's question, I responded with a blank stare. "You're always solo traveling, but you're married. </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/open-relationships-now-im-monogamous-marriage-2023-7"><span>Do you have an open marriage?</span></a><span>" he asked again.</span></p><p><span>If you look at my social media, you will see that I have frequently </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-solo-travel-woman-burnout-phd-academic-2024-3"><span>solo traveled</span></a><span> throughout my 12-year marriage. I've hiked through Patagonia, slept in a treehouse in the Amazon in Peru, rode elephants in Jaipur, India, and taken a road trip in a motorcycle sidecar from Beijing to the Great Wall of China. </span></p><p><span>Whenever I share these travel stories, it's only a matter of time before someone inquires, "Did your husband go with you?" While </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/solo-traveler-over-100-countries-best-travel-tips-lessons-2024-1"><span>solo travel is seen as unconventional</span></a><span> for most long-term relationships, it has established trust, a greater sense of self, and strengthened the strong bond between my husband and me. </span></p><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/my-husband-and-i-take-solo-vacations-2021-12"><span>Solo travel is my secret to a healthy marriage</span></a><span>.</span></p><h2 id="6437306c-9ac5-43e4-9430-0e710221e629"><strong><span>Maintaining a sense of autonomy in our relationship</span></strong></h2><p><span>In 2010, I was a broke college student who was determined to travel as much as financially possible using my hard-earned tips from a bartending gig. That year, I decided to visit a place that had long been on my travel list: San Francisco.</span></p><p><span>The timing of the trip wasn't great. As a student, I could only manage to travel during the December holidays, which are among the most expensive times to travel. As I began to consider canceling my trip, a friend of mine encouraged me to </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-use-couchsurfing-app-to-meet-locals-traveling-2018-1"><span>try CouchSurfing</span></a><span>. </span></p><p><span>The following week, I found myself at the corner of 18th Street and Lexington in </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mission-district-is-more-hipster-than-brooklyn-2015-1"><span>San Francisco's Mission District</span></a><span> to meet my Couchsurfing host, Matt. I never would have guessed that 16 months after meeting, we'd be married.</span></p><p><span>Throughout our relationship, we have always recognized that we have dreams as a couple, but we also have individual dreams that shouldn't be put on the back burner. Those individual dreams give us a sense of joy and personal accomplishment that enables us to be our best selves within our relationship. Maintaining this sense of autonomy within our marriage has helped us to </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/signs-your-partner-resents-you-like-starting-fights-withholding-sex-2019-6"><span>avoid any resentment</span></a><span>.</span></p><h2 id="a912a23e-287e-45a4-b975-4fee526b1ad2"><strong><span>I needed to prioritize self-care</span></strong></h2><p><span>In the years that followed our 2012 wedding, life could best be described as often being very busy and loud. </span></p><p><span>I worked in television for five years and co-own a summer camp with my husband. My phone had become my constant companion; the sounds of its rings and constant pings were the soundtrack of daily life. </span></p><p><span>Solo travel allows me to slow down and remove the power that life's demands can have. I often travel to remote places that have limited access to Wi-Fi or cell service, so I'm forced to unplug from the world. </span></p><p><span>When I travel solo, I am forced to sit with myself and examine things that are boiling under the surface. In 2022, I took solitude in Peru's Amazon rainforest. I used this time to dissect the deep unhappiness I had been experiencing and realized my job was eating me alive. I return from my solo travels relaxed, grounded, and in tune with what I want out of life — leading me to be my authentic self and creating a deeper connection with my husband.</span></p><h2 id="d7260ef5-dcab-4f65-a6a8-c501757d8105"><strong><span>Spending time apart reminds me of why we married</span></strong></h2><p><span>The old saying is true, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." As co-owners of a summer camp, our relationship is intertwined personally and professionally. It's easy to lose sight of your partnership's romantic side when managing a business together. </span></p><p><span>Spending time apart reminds us of the reasons we got together in the first place and the qualities each of us brings to our relationship. Missing each other is good for the heart — those butterflies from your dating days begin to flutter again.</span></p><p><span>It could also be said that we have both developed new love languages thanks to solo travel; it has created new ways for us to connect. My travels give me new stories to share with my husband, and I often return home to letters he has written to me while I've been away. I'm always sure to find some international delicacies to bring home to my husband, who is a big foodie — hot sauces from Colombia, ramen noodles kits from Japan, and coffee from Guatemala.</span></p><p><span>When I say solo travel has changed my life, I mean it literally. A chance encounter that led to marriage would have never happened if I had chickened out on that winter day in 2010 and not shown up at those San Francisco cross streets.</span></p><p><span>Doing things that social conventions frown upon has led to a life of continued self-growth and mindfulness and, in turn, a kind of deep happiness that makes you pinch yourself. Rather than fend off questions like my coworker's, I smile to myself because solo travel is my secret to a happy marriage.</span></p>

Solo travel is my secret to a healthy marriage. Spending time apart reminds me of why we got married. 

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the labor market is "healthy" even amid this week's downbeat data.</li><li>Weak data this week has sparked further labor market worries ahead of expected Fed rate cuts.</li></ul><p>Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the US labor market is holding up, even as this week's data shows signs it's weakening.</p><p>"My judgment is that we have a good, healthy labor market where we continue to create jobs," Yellen told reporters on Thursday, according to Bloomberg.</p><p>Yellen's comments come amid a handful of new data points that show a weaker labor market picture ahead of expected interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. </p><p>July's jobs report showed a surprise increase in the unemployment rate, up to 4.3% from 4.1% in June, which helped spark a market sell-off in early August.</p><p>But Yellen said that the rate is still low. </p><p>"The job market has become less tight within the last year or so, but the unemployment rate we have today by historical standards would be considered very low," Yellen said.</p><p>The August jobs report, due Friday morning, is expected to show a slight decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.2%.</p><p>Investors are eagerly awaiting that data for further indication of labor market health, especially after recent data suggests signs of weakness.</p><p>Private payroll data showed employeres hired just 99,000 workers in August, missing estimates of 140,000 and marking a decline from 111,000 hires in July.</p><p>Job openings also took a hit, with data showing job openings fell to 7.67 million in July, marking a three-year low, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.</p><p>The Fed is expected to cut rates at its meeting later this month, and the amount will likely depend on labor market data. Investors currently expect a 25 basis-point cut, though markets think odds have also edged up for a 50 basis point move down. </p>

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