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Hassett Says Jobs Data Strong, Criticizes Fed's Powell

Hassett Says Jobs Data Strong, Criticizes Fed's Powell
Bloomberg Markets Thursday 02 July 2026, 14:29 UTC 1 min read
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Jul 2nd, 2026 Hassett Says Jobs Data Strong, Criticizes Fed's Powell White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reacts to the June US employment report, saying the US jobs market is on an "upward trajectory." Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Hassett also criticizes former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for staying on at the central bank.

Jul 2nd, 2026 Hassett Says Jobs Data Strong, Criticizes Fed's Powell White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reacts to the June US employment report, saying the US jobs market is on an "upward trajectory." Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Hassett also criticizes former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for staying on at the central bank. [Image text:] LIVE The White House Kevin Hassett WHITEHOUSE NATIONALECONOMIC COUNCIL DIRECTOR BREAKING NEWS USADDS57.OOO JOBS INJUNE.BELOWESTIMATES
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