Labor Market Recap May 2025
The Fed will be able to lean on the still-low unemployment rate as a reason for them to hold of making any decisions about interest rates, but the outlook for the labor market is not great.
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50 postsLabor Market Recap April 2025
So far, pain from the tariffs has not shown up in any obvious way in the labor market data, and it may not for a few months.
Labor Market Recap March 2025: The Calm before the Storm
This is our last snapshot of the labor market before we really start seeing the effects of the new Administration’s policies on the economy.
Labor Market Recap December 2024: Relief, for Now
The further slowing we were worried about last month, particularly in the prime-age employment rate, did not materialize. This sets back expectations for earlier and more rate cuts this year, but it’s certainly a good report for anyone concerned about the left tail of labor market risk.
The 1990s Blueprint: Controlling Healthcare Costs to Boost the Economy
The 1990s saw an extended period of full employment, high growth, and low inflation. Part of this achievement was attributable to healthcare cost control efforts undertaken by both public- and private-sector actors.
