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Federal Reserve Faces Inflation, Slow Job Growth in 2026

1/30/2026

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Federal Reserve officials meet in 2026 to address their dual mandates and assess tight policy.
Inflation remains above the 2 percent target for more than four years.
The United States job market slowed, with only a quarter of two million 2024 jobs added and unemployment at 4.4 percent.
Labor economist Guy Berger notes gradual cooling in the labor market, while sentiment remains low due to rising costs.

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Story summary

Federal Reserve officials meet in 2026 to address their dual mandates and assess tight policy.
Inflation remains above the 2 percent target for more than four years.
The United States job market slowed, with only a quarter of two million 2024 jobs added and unemployment at 4.4 percent.
Labor economist Guy Berger notes gradual cooling in the labor market, while sentiment remains low due to rising costs.