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WSJ Correspondent on Key Moments From Powell's Jackson Hole Speech | WSJ News
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Economic Outlook - The Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech addresses the shifting balance of risks, potentially warranting adjustments to the policy stance [1] - The labor market's unusual balance, resulting from slowing supply and demand for workers, suggests rising downside risks to employment [2] - Labor Department revisions in job growth figures for May and June altered the perception of the labor market's strength [3] Inflation and Tariffs - Tariffs are now feeding into goods prices, with the effects expected to be relatively short-lived, representing a one-time shift in the price level [4] - The impact of tariffs could take months or quarters to filter through the entire supply chain ecosystem [5] - Risks to inflation are tilted to the upside [6] Monetary Policy - A slowing labor market may lead the Fed to cut interest rates [6] - Intense pressure from President Trump and his senior economic advisors urging the Fed to cut interest rates [5]