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Job Market Cools as Fed Cuts Interest Rates

9/21/2025

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Gary Cohn, former Trump official and IBM vice chair, indicated that the job market is degrading but may be a temporary issue.
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points due to slower economic growth and a cooling labor market.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged risks to the labor market, stressing the need for payroll job creation.
Cohn reported a drop in job creation from over 100,000 to under 50,000 per month, with companies managing labor costs aggressively.
This trend spans various industries, not just tech, and Cohn commended the Fed for its independent decision-making and economic projections.

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Gary Cohn, former Trump official and IBM vice chair, indicated that the job market is degrading but may be a temporary issue.
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points due to slower economic growth and a cooling labor market.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged risks to the labor market, stressing the need for payroll job creation.
Cohn reported a drop in job creation from over 100,000 to under 50,000 per month, with companies managing labor costs aggressively.
This trend spans various industries, not just tech, and Cohn commended the Fed for its independent decision-making and economic projections.