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How the Jobs Report Affects Rate Expectations With Noelle Acheson

Sep 1, 2023
Noelle Acheson, editor of the Crypto is Now Macro newsletter, discusses the jobs report's impact on rate expectations and the Fed's outlook. The speakers explore European markets and commodities, rising fossil fuel prices, central bank digital currencies, and the hesitancy of macro investors in the crypto market.
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Quick takeaways

  • The latest unemployment rate indicates a potential slowdown in the hot job market, impacting consumer spending and corporate profits.
  • The varying market reactions to the Jobs Report highlight the uncertainty and differing interpretations of its implications for future interest rates and asset prices.

Deep dives

The Jobs number indicates a potential slowdown in the jobs market

The latest unemployment rate ticked up higher than expected at 3.8%, indicating a potential slowdown in the hot jobs market. The focus now shifts to the Federal Reserve's reaction and whether this trend is here to stay. Investors are closely watching the Fed's response, as it has the power to influence market expectations and determine the course of interest rates.

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