46. Fed Update: What is Event Risk? Could it Trigger a Sell-Off?

We recorded this on 08/01/2024, knowing that unemployment numbers will not drop until this podcast airs on 08/02/2024, and that might also change so keep that in mind. **Employment Report Update from Jess** Fed's View on Labor Market:Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the changes in the labor market are "broadly consistent with a normalization process." However, policymakers are closely watching for signs of deeper issues.Unemployment Report Highlights:Unemployment Rate: Jumped to ...