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Job-Finding Anxiety Rises Amid Inflation Concerns: Fed Report

1/9/2026

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In December 2025, the New York Federal Reserve reported the worst job-finding expectations since 2013.
Households earning under $100,000 were particularly anxious about the outlook.
Inflation expectations rose to 3.4%, while overall financial optimism improved.
Delinquency expectations reached their highest level since April 2020, especially for older and lower-income groups.
The Labor Department's upcoming employment report could influence Federal Reserve rate decisions as credit tightens.

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In December 2025, the New York Federal Reserve reported the worst job-finding expectations since 2013.
Households earning under $100,000 were particularly anxious about the outlook.
Inflation expectations rose to 3.4%, while overall financial optimism improved.
Delinquency expectations reached their highest level since April 2020, especially for older and lower-income groups.
The Labor Department's upcoming employment report could influence Federal Reserve rate decisions as credit tightens.