未来非农仅3万也算正常？特朗普移民政策“搅乱”就业数据

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve officials indicate that if the labor market shows signs of weakness, the timing for restarting interest rate cuts may come sooner, influenced by pressure from Trump [1][2] - Trump's immigration policies are complicating the Fed's ability to assess the true state of the labor market, making it difficult to determine whether employment slowdowns are due to decreased labor demand or reduced labor supply [2][3] - Analysts expect a significant slowdown in immigration this year, which could lead employers to raise wages to fill positions, potentially causing shortages in certain goods or services [2][3] Group 2 - The balance of labor supply and demand has changed, with economists noting that the monthly job growth needs to be compared against a new equilibrium level that reflects labor market conditions [3][4] - The expected job growth figures, even if around 110,000, may not provide a clear consensus on whether they exceed or fall below the supply-demand balance [4][5] - Economists are shifting focus from monthly job growth to unemployment rates as a more direct measure of labor market health, although this approach has its limitations [5][6] Group 3 - The Fed's recent decision to maintain interest rates reflects a cautious approach, with officials acknowledging the need for more data before making any changes [6][7] - Concerns are raised that if the slowdown in job growth is due to reduced labor supply rather than weak demand, cutting rates could lead to higher inflation [6][7] - The potential for inflation to accelerate due to Trump's trade and immigration policies adds to the complexity of the Fed's decision-making process [6][7]