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Why Payrolls of 57000 Change the Feds Calculus
The June jobs report showed payroll growth of just 57,000 and the unemployment rate ticking up to 4.2 percent. Lucas and Luna break down why this number matters more than the headline suggests, what it means for the Fed's rate path, and how the falling labor force participation rate complicates the picture. They discuss the Fed's dual mandate, the disconnect between job creation and wage growth, and whether a soft landing is still possible. The hosts anchor the conversation in real data from July 5, 2026 and avoid recapping prior episodes.
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