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Fed official calls Jul. jobs report 'concerning'

Fed official calls July jobs report 'concerning' as economy hits potential turning point
Fed Governor Lisa Cook said that the weak July jobs report and large downward revisions suggest the U.S. economy could be at a "turning point" as businesses face elevated uncertainty.
Fed official says last week's jobs revisions could signal an economic turning point
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the significant downward revisions to the monthly jobs numbers could point to an economic shift.
Top Fed official says weak jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cuts
A top official at the Federal Reserve is saying that this month’s stunning, weaker-than-expected report on the U.S. job market is strengthening her belief that interest rates should be lower
Fed Officials Take Cool Jobs Report in Stride
The New York Fed’s John Williams says the labor market remains solid, even after unusually large downward revisions to job gains for May and June.
Fed Governor Cook says jobs report shows US economy may be at 'turning point'
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said during a panel at the Boston Fed that the weak jobs data and revisions could signal the U.S. economy is at an inflection point.
Fed's Cook says tepid July jobs data merits concern
(Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said on Wednesday that July hiring data released last Friday was “concerning” in the moderation of the pace of hiring. Cook, who was speaking at an event held by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston,
Fed’s Cook Says Jobs Revisions Could Signal a ‘Turning Point’
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook called the July jobs report “concerning,” and said it could signal an inflection point for the US economy.
Fed's Cook raises concerns over big revisions to jobs data
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook expressed unease over significant downward revisions to July's employment data.

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