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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2026 · 57 MIN

What the latest jobs report means for interest rates and the economy

from Subject Matter | America Out Loud News · host Jim Hinton

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – The Federal Reserve's challenge is a delicate balancing act. Higher interest rates can help bring inflation back toward the Fed's long-term 2% goal by slowing demand and making borrowing more expensive. But there is a danger on the other side of the equation. If the economy is already slowing, pushing rates higher can create additional pressure...

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