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Weak Jobs Report Does Not Eliminate Prospects of Interest Rate Rise

Weak Jobs Report Does Not Eliminate Prospects of Interest Rate Rise
NYT Business Friday 07 August 2026, 14:24 UTC By Colby Smith 1 min read
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Kevin M. Warsh, the Federal Reserve chairman, has pledged to make delivering price stability the primary focus of his tenure.

Kevin M. Warsh, the Federal Reserve chairman, has pledged to make delivering price stability the primary focus of his tenure. [Image text:] *** *** * THE OF FEDERA
Kevin M. Warsh (PERSON) the Federal Reserve (ORG)
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