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Aug 21, 2025 
Mitchell Hartman, a Marketplace reporter, dives into rising unemployment claims and their impact on Federal Reserve policy. Ellen Cushing, a writer at The Atlantic, discusses the spicy food trend, highlighting how culinary preferences are shifting, especially among Gen Z. The conversation also touches on tariffs affecting Indigenous artists and their creative resilience amidst economic pressures. Listeners gain insights into AI advancements in the labor market and lively debates on price stability as we navigate our evolving economy.
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Labor Market Is Softening, Not Collapsing
- Rising initial and continuing unemployment claims point to a softening U.S. labor market rather than a sudden collapse.
- Employers are cautious to cut staff but hiring demand is slowing, creating a supply-demand imbalance in labor.
Demand For Labor Falling Faster Than Supply
- A contracting demand for workers is outpacing labor supply, which could push unemployment higher over time.
- The shift makes the labor market transitional, a topic Fed Chair Powell is likely to address.
Jackson Hole Framing Powell's Next Moves
- Jackson Hole will spotlight labor markets, demographics and policy just as the Fed navigates sticky inflation and softening jobs.
- Observers expect Powell to emphasize framework discussion and the need for more data before major moves.