Institution: Fed May Cut Rates Twice This Year to Support Labor Market

AirdropBlackHole · 2026-04-04T01:11:25+00:00

The Oxford Economics Institute highlights that U.S. employment figures for March may exaggerate labor market strength, citing declines in the labor force and household employment. The Iran war is likely to slow job growth and negatively impact consumer spending and business investment, while the Fed may cut rates to address potential labor market weaknesses.

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2026-04-04 01:11:25

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On April 4, the Oxford Economics Institute stated that the U.S. employment figures for March significantly overestimate the strength of the pre-war labor market, as the data also reflects a decline in both the labor force and household employment. With the impact of the Iran war on actual economic activity, job growth is expected to slow. The war’s immediate effect on inflation is evident, but the negative impacts on consumer spending, business investment, and hiring will become more apparent in the coming months. The Oxford Economics Institute’s baseline forecast remains that the Fed will overlook the one-time shock of rising oil prices and will cut rates twice this year to guard against any potential weakness in the labor market.

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