Why the Fed is closely watching the labor market: Strategist

Initial jobless claims for the week ending on June 22 declined to 233,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week. The print pointed to a potential cooling in the job market, raising questions about its implications for Federal Reserve policy and the broader inflation landscape. Crossmark Global Investments chief market strategist Victoria Fernandez joins Catalysts to provide insights on these developments.
Fernandez observes that recent economic indicators have been "coming in weaker than expected," though she maintains that a handful of softer prints are unlikely to alter the Fed's current stance on rate adjustments. However, Fernandez emphasizes that the labor market "is the element they are watching right now," particularly focusing on whether it will "weaken enough to where it affects consumer spending."
Regarding factors that will influence the Fed's next decision, Fernandez highlights the importance of the upcoming labor report. She notes, "I think there will be a lot of focus... on job openings, on job quits." Fernandez adds that core inflation metrics will play a crucial role in shaping the Fed's policy decisions.
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