Federal Reserve Poised for Rate Cut Amid Economic Cooling
Upcoming jobs report to play a crucial role in determining the extent of the rate cut as concerns over employment grow.
- Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee highlights the challenge of achieving sustainable full employment without worsening the economy.
- Friday's jobs report is expected to provide clarity on the labor market's direction and influence the Federal Reserve's rate cut decision.
- Recent data shows an uptick in unemployment and a slowdown in job creation, raising fears of a potential shallow recession.
- Even traditionally hawkish Fed members are now advocating for rate cuts to prevent excessive economic cooling.
- The Federal Open Market Committee's decision on rate cuts will balance the dual mandate of controlling inflation and maximizing employment.































































