Changes to Fed Policy Statement Reflect Concerns About Weakening Labor Market
Barrons·2025-09-17 18:11
Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter point and anticipates two more cuts within the year [1] - Recent indicators show a moderation in economic activity growth during the first half of the year, with job gains slowing and a slight increase in the unemployment rate, although it remains low [2] - The Fed has expressed increased concerns regarding downside risks to employment, indicating a shift in focus from a previously solid labor market [3]