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03 Sept 2026, 19:38 UTC · 1h ago
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Federal Reserve officials currently view the labor market as stable and a lower priority than inflation, potentially allowing for rate hikes if inflation persists. — Fed indifference toward labor softness suggests they may prioritize inflation fighting over growth, increasing the risk of higher-for-longer interest rates.
-0.60The Dow Jones consensus estimate for August nonfarm payrolls is anemic growth of just 53,000 jobs. — Significantly low job growth signals a cooling economy, which can dampen risk appetite despite potential hopes for rate cuts.
-0.40Citi expects the Federal Reserve's next move will be a rate cut despite viewing current labor data as stable. — Anticipated monetary easing is generally positive for risk assets and equity valuations.
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The total layoff pace in 2026 is currently the slowest in four years. — Lack of widespread layoffs prevents a hard landing scenario and supports consumer spending stability.
+0.20The unemployment rate is expected to remain stable at 4.1%, though Citi projects a potential tick up to 4.2%. — A slight increase in unemployment is a mild negative for growth expectations but currently viewed by the Fed as non-critical.
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