U.S. Job Surge Puts Pressure on Fed's Inflation Strategy The recent U.S. job data presents a complex scenario for the Federal Reserve, as job growth surged unexpectedly with 353,000 new positions created across various sectors, and wages grew by 4.5% year-over-year. This robust employment growth, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, and the acceleration in wage increases could challenge the Federal Reserve’s confidence in meeting its 2% inflation target. Despite these developments, the strong job market does not necessarily deter the Fed from considering rate cuts later this year, as it balances between fostering economic growth and controlling inflation. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts What Pops THE BUBBLE CENTURY? READ MORE Gold little changed as spotlight shifts to US data READ MORE China’s gold markets under strain READ MORE SILVER ALERT: Could This Mexican Law Change Cause a Supply Crunch? READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment