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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 7 MIN

Jobs Report Hides Labor Market Woes: Fed's Stagflation Dilemma

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KPMG Senior Economist Ken Kim explains how a recent jobs report, despite missing estimates, still paints a complex picture of the U.S. labor market. He dissects the impact of immigration on employment figures and wage growth in specific sectors. Kim also weighs in on the implications for inflation and the Federal Reserve's potential actions, particularly concerning the risk of a stagflationary environment.

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