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...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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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...
December Jobs Report Shows Steady Labor Market, Complicating Fed’s Rate Path
The U.S. labor market ended 2025 on solid footing, according to the December jobs report, leaving Federal Reserve officials with a mixed picture as they weigh...