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Fed minutes suggest “likely” 25 bps rate cut in Sep.
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August 22, 2024
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1. Fed minutes suggest “likely” 25 bps rate cut in Sep.
“Several” officials supported a 25-basis-point reduction in the target range.
“Vast majority” favored “[easing] policy at the next meeting.”
2. U.S. job market sees largest markdown since 2009
818K fewer jobs in the 12 months ending in March.
Average employment growth: down from 242K from to 174K.
Final figures are due early next year.
Data was initially delayed, but 3 banks called BLS and get the numbers directly.
Trump accused the government of “fraudulently manipulating Job Statistics.”
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