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U.S. Unemployment Rate Ticks Down to 4.2% as Wage Growth Remains Steady.

NYT ·
  • The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 4.2 percent in June.
  • Average hourly earnings showed no significant movement, staying steady during the period.
  • The lack of inflationary pressure from the labor market allows Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to prioritize anti-inflation measures.

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“The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2 percent, but average hourly earnings were steady, giving Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve chairman, room to focus on fighting inflation.”— NYT

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