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Powell points to job weakness as Fed trims rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently announced a decision to cut interest rates, attributing this move primarily to a weakening job market. Powell emphasized the risks posed by labor market ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

Global Labor Market Conference 2026 Concludes with ILO Participation and Strong International Engagement

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, January 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC) concluded yesterday in Riyadh, bringing ...
Gizmodo

Fed Chair Powell Says AI Probably a Factor in Concerning Unemployment Rates

The Fed decided to cut interest rates on Wednesday, citing a weak labor market as the reason. The latest jobs report showed that U.S. employers only added 22,000 jobs in August, down from the 79,000 ...
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Economist issues stark warning on job market despite strong January report

A leading economist has cautioned that, while this week’s employment report came in better than had been feared, the U.S. labor market continues to be on shaky footing. On Wednesday, the Department of ...
San Francisco Fed

Introducing a Weekly Labor Market Stress Indicator

An unsettled labor market is usually an indication of a troubled economy. In fact, a rapidly increasing unemployment rate characterizes the start of recessions. Therefore, a timely and accurate ...
Forbes

March Jobs Report: Labor Market See-Saws As the Fed Waits For Clarity

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an economist specializing in labor markets and policy. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...