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Monetary Policy and the Job Market
This chapter explores the impact of recent employment and inflation data on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions, particularly regarding interest rates. It highlights fluctuations in the unemployment rate, stealth layoffs, and the rise of gig economy jobs as important factors shaping the current job market. The discussion emphasizes the challenges faced by American workers and the implications for the broader economy as many exhaust their unemployment claims.