US NEC Director Hassett says there's plenty of room for the Fed to cut rates; high wage growth is driving people towards the labour market

Director Hassett's comments suggest a dovish posture for future Fed rate cuts, emphasizing that strong wage growth is encouraging labor market participation.

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People are coming off the sidelines into labour market.
Inflation numbers will be a key factor for Fed decision.
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This implies the Fed could have room to ease rates, especially if inflation trends allow for it, which could shift market expectations around monetary policy and impact asset prices accordingly.

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