Data spurs traders to increase bets on Fed rate cuts this year
US central bank’s decision to hold interest rates at 23-year high criticised by economists and politicians
A bigger rate cut than the Fed envisages may be warranted in September
Jobs a bad ’un
Central bank holds rates steady but comments by chair Powell boost expectations of pre-election move
Let’s lyft drivers out of compensation darkness
State’s supreme court says ride-hailing services can treat workers as contractors rather than employees
Early careers opportunities are ‘one of the first things to go’ for employers cutting costs
An unexpected flare-up in US inflation last quarter is one reason officials want to see more data
Republicans made proposal a central talking point in campaign to appeal to working-class voters
US central bank pivots towards easing burden on borrowers amid clear signs the economy is cooling
But even as migration greases the wheels of the US economy, it is becoming the source of increasing political friction
Labour market shows signs of cooling as jobless rate increases to 4.1% in June and recent jobs growth is revised lower
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Now that employers are demanding workers return to the office, trouble is brewing
The US labour market is probably weaker than the non-farm payroll numbers imply
And more on margins
Markets push back expected timing of interest rate cuts after data beats forecast
Also in this newsletter: Europe goes to the polls, Mike Lynch acquitted, science round-up
Ignore the noise and focus on employment
Employers warn of tougher scrutiny following demonstrations over Israel-Hamas war
This time around, technology is shaking up the more highly-skilled white-collar roles
Advertised as good for workers, the policy often does little to increase time off
New evidence from the US suggests such a scheme could pay for itself
US employers say they will cut their hiring of freshly minted graduates by 5.8% this year
