Job Market Cools, Fed's Rate Decision in Focus

Job Market Softens, Influencing Feds Interest Rate Decision: A Look at the Latest Beige Book ReportThe job market has seen a slowdown, with employers reducing hiring and work hours, and some businesses shedding jobs. This trend is reflected in the Federal Reserves latest Beige Book report, which offers insights into the U.S. economy. Many companies are limiting new hires and adjusting work hours to match business volume. Some businesses are also using artificial intelligence to replace entry-level positions or increase productivity. This cooling job market and softer consumer spending will likely impact the Feds next interest rate decision, affecting borrowing costs for everyone. Consumer spending is also softening, with middle-income households becoming more cautious, while higher-income households continue to spend. Prices are rising moderately due to increased costs for manufacturers and retailers, but the extent to which these higher costs will translate into higher prices for consumers remains to be seen.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.