NEC Director Kevin Hassett argues that high wage growth and native-born Americans entering the labor market indicate a supply-side boom that can avert runaway inflation, surprising Wall Street analysts.
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A strong jobs report (172k vs ~86k expected) and high wage growth increase the likelihood of Fed rate hikes, which typically pushes yields up. The transcript also notes traders fully priced in a rate hike.
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The May nonfarm payrolls report shows 172,000 new jobs added, nearly twice expectations, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett argues the big supply side boom can avert runaway inflation.
Kevin Hassett
High wage growth and native-born Americans are rushing into the labor market, and the Trump economy is surprising Wall Street analysts, as the top forecast was low by about 40,000 jobs.