Diane Swonk Says August Jobs Report Shows Mixed but Strong Labor Market Signals
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A 162,000 payroll gain with 4.1% unemployment and noisy revisions keeps the Fed in data-dependent mode rather than pivot mode. Operators should plan for rates that stay higher for longer and keep hurdle rates tight on new capex and hiring-heavy bets.
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