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Economic Indicators and Fed Independence

This chapter examines recent economic trends, including rising unemployment benefit claims and weak hiring plans, highlighting a cooling labor market. It also delves into the confirmation of a Fed governor nominee, discussing the vital importance of the Federal Reserve's independence amid political pressures and their implications for monetary policy.

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