A softer labor market is renewing calls for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates further. With unemployment edging higher, policymakers face a delicate balancing act...
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July 22, 2026
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Fed economists examine labor force growth and the economy’s long-run speed limit
Federal Reserve researchers have published new analysis on how labor force growth shapes the economy’s sustainable pace of expansion — a question with direct implications for...
Weak Jobs Report Adds Pressure on Fed to Lower Rates
A softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to cut interest rates sooner rather than later. The data suggests the...
Weak Jobs Data Lifts Stocks as Traders Bet on Faster Fed Rate Cuts
A notably soft U.S. jobs report sent an unusual signal through markets: bad news for workers translated into gains for stocks, as investors concluded the Federal...