Pantheon Macro: Slower Wage Growth May Halt Fed Tightening Cycle
The September employment report revealed a slowdown in average hourly wage growth, with an increase of just 0.1% from August. Pantheon Macroeconomics suggests this trend could prevent the Federal Reserve from continuing its tightening cycle for long. Slower wage gains may signal easing inflationary pressures and reduce concerns about overheating labor markets. This development is seen as a potential turning point in monetary policy, possibly leading to fewer rate hikes or even pauses ahead. The report highlights how cooling paychecks could influence the Fed’s decision-making process by reducing pressure on policymakers to maintain aggressive tightening measures.
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