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May 2024
17m 31s

“Desperate Struggles” in the Job Market

Jeff Snider
About this episode

The first disappointment from payrolls in what seems like forever is only the start. It follows a number of increasingly ugly developments including a solid shocker from the US services sector - and its own measure of employment. In addition to reviewing the latest updates, Jeff and Steve also take apart the "dovish" QT myth that has popped up.

Eurodollar University's conversation w/Steve Van Metre

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