The latest labor market data showed the U.S. economy continues to add jobs at a healthy pace, but persistently elevated inflation is complicating the outlook for...
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September 22, 2026
September 22, 2026
Tag: monetary policy
Rising Unemployment Puts Rate-Cut Pressure Back on the Fed
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...
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...