Surprisingly weak July hiring data released on Friday highlighted a fractious Federal Reserve debate over whether the central bank should have cut interest rates when it met this week, as it offered some support to those who’d favored an easing in borrowing costs.

A slowdown in hiring over the last three months could open the door for Federal Reserve officials to entertain [cutting rates at their next meeting](

The latest US jobs data has revealed significant weakness in employment trends, raising global concerns. In an exclusive interview with Anil Singhvi, market expert Ajay Bagga analyzed the implications of slowing job growth in the US.