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Fed's Barkin Says Job Data Was Very Consistent With A Sector In Weak Balance; Job Data Is More Low Hire, Low Fire; The Job Data Doesn't Feel Very Good But It's Where It Is; Corporate Earnings Are Quite Strong And Growing Nicely; Is Watching Corporate Earnings For Linkages To Job Market

Aug 7, 2026 · 10:16 AM ET· updated 1h ago

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Why It Matters

A Federal Reserve leader said job growth is slowing down, but companies are still making good profits. This means the job market and company success aren't moving together the same way they used to, so it's worth watching to understand what happens next.

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