美联储理事库克：就业报告“令人担忧” 可能预示着美国经济的转折点

Core Viewpoint - The July employment report is concerning and may indicate a turning point for the U.S. economy, with significantly lower job additions than expected and upward revisions to previous months' data [1] Group 1: Employment Data - Non-farm payrolls added far fewer jobs than anticipated in July, with substantial downward revisions to the employment growth data for the previous two months [1] - The unemployment rate has also increased, signaling potential economic challenges ahead [1] Group 2: Economic Uncertainty - Ongoing uncertainty faced by businesses is likened to a "tax on uncertainty," affecting the time and resources of business leaders [1] - This uncertainty is impacting business investment and pricing decisions, as noted by Boston Fed President Collins [1] Group 3: Monetary Policy Outlook - Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari suggests that the employment report and other signs of economic slowdown indicate that interest rate cuts may be appropriate soon, with expectations of two rate cuts by the end of 2025 [1]