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BLS jobs report beats expectations, dampening chances of a July rate cut

U.S. employers added 147,000 nonfarm jobs in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Hiring trends continue to defy projections

Lackluster ADP jobs report raises odds of Fed rate cut

The private sector lost 33,000 jobs last month, according to ADP, the first decrease since May 2023

The private sector lost 33,000 jobs last month, the first ADP payroll decrease since May 2023

FHFA’s Pulte accuses Fed Chair Powell of lying to Congress, calls for investigation

Bill Pulte, in a blazing rebuke, said Jerome Powell should be removed from office

Steps to help builders weather uncertainty

Here’s how you can help your builder partners weather economic uncertainty

Trump implores Powell to cut interest rates in rare handwritten note

President Donald Trump urged Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates in a rare handwritten note

The president said the benchmark federal funds rate should be set between 0.25% and 1.75%

Ranking the candidates for the next Fed chair

Several names have been floated as likely contenders for next Fed chair, including Kevin Warsh and Scott Bessent.

Jerome Powell’s potential successor may be named sooner than the historical norm

PCE inflation ticks up in May as consumers cut back on spending

Headline PCE inflation increased to 2.3% in May and core inflation rose to 2.7%.

The latest inflation report further clouds the outlook for a Fed rate cut

Fed chair, on congressional hot seat, urges patience on rate cuts

Jerome Powell didn’t rule out a potential interest rate cut in July

Another Fed governor voices support for potential July rate cut

Michelle Bowman is in favor of a rate cut as long as inflation pressures remain contained

Fed’s Waller says a July rate cut is potentially in play

The Federal Reserve is positioned to potentially cut interest rates as early as July, according to Fed Governor Christopher Waller.

Christopher Waller’s remarks are likely to put even more pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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