

The Fed's historic move, and the job market that forced it
Aug 29, 2024
Greg Robb, a MarketWatch reporter, shares insights after covering Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s pivotal speech. The discussion highlights a surprising interest rate cut tied to a struggling job market. Robb reveals alarming downward revisions in job creation, marking a shift from worker empowerment to employer dominance. Americans' job security concerns rise as economic conditions evolve. Additionally, the conversation looks at anticipated changes in hiring patterns and the broader implications for the economy, including housing prices and industry earnings.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
A Historic Announcement at Jackson Hole
01:38 • 2min
Navigating Economic Waters: Fed Insights
03:51 • 7min
Navigating Uncertainty: The Fed's Strategy and the Troubled Job Market
11:11 • 3min
Job Market Realignment
14:03 • 7min
Analyzing the Cooling Job Market and Economic Trends Ahead
21:03 • 5min