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Jay Powell says taming inflation will take ‘significant period of time’
Despite mixed data, the Fed needs to remain steadfast in getting inflation down
“A ripple, not a wave”
A confusing picture gets more so after the jobs report
Economists debate whether Fed is orchestrating a ‘soft landing’ or failing to cool the economy enough
Equities gain on the week but investors reassess interest rate outlook after unexpected labour market acceleration
Labour market’s resilience leads to bond sell-off as investors reassess Fed’s interest rate stance
Employment growth completely resets the main risk for investors for the rest of this year
Whoops
Probably, says Barclays
Crude production from the Permian Basin has soared to a record high
Two views on wages, ageing and inflation
Workforce reductions are more readjustment than sector-wide predictions of prolonged economic downturn
She’s been especially creative in taking on the problematic asymmetries between labour and capital
FTC’s pending decree set to hand US workers more leverage over employers
And gold’s surprising strength
Employment increased by 223,000 in December — less than previous months but more than expectations
And some New Year readings on the biggest economics themes affecting us
Central bank’s fight against inflation will raise unemployment in ways that could weigh heavily on workers of colour
US workers are short-changed over paid leave and debate about post-pandemic wellbeing misses its benefits
Number of temporary positions has risen sharply as the pandemic has also altered employment trends
Students due to start work in May must now wait until December, according to an email
FT/IGM poll suggests waning optimism the Fed can tame inflation without causing material job losses
US employers are seeking multidisciplinary legal advice on complex matters — from abortion access to racial equity audits
Hard landing cancelled
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