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Could weak jobs data change Fed policy?

Could weak jobs data change Fed policy? Employment data can provide important signals about the strength of the U.S. economy and influence expectations for monetary policy. If hiring and wage growth weaken, could that change the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rates? How are you interpreting...

Could weak jobs data change Fed policy?

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@Matthew replied to Jackup
4 days ago

Yeah, absolutely. If employment numbers start cooling down, the Fed usually shifts focus toward protecting jobs, which means rate cuts could be on the table sooner than expected.
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@Ashton Mercer replied to Jackup
3 days ago

Treasury yields could rise further if inflation, government borrowing, oil prices, and Fed tightening expectations persist. However, weaker growth or recession could reverse the trend.
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@Bryce replied to Jackup
3 days ago

Yes, because weak job data can impact the policies of the FED, but only if it reflects that there is a slowdown in the economy concerning employment. In such case, it may lead to reductions in interest rates.
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@Steve replied to Jackup
3 days ago

Absolutely right. Once the employment figures begin to cool off, the Fed generally tends to look at protecting employment, which makes rate cuts imminent.