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If Biden had his way, he might wave a wand and rapidly cool the hot labor market — because it would bring inflation down faster.
Treasury yields are jumping, but stock-market investors appear unfazed by a hot May jobs report.
The headline jobs number came in hotter than expected, highlighting the Fed's difficulty in determining when to cut interest rates.
Stock markets ended mixed on Thursday as market participants digested economic data, indicating a potential slowdown in the labor market.
Another employment report buffeted Biden's jobs record. What remains to be seen is if voters give him credit.
A surprisingly strong May jobs report added to market concerns that inflation pressures in the world's biggest economy remain elevated.
Investors will closely watch next week’s inflation numbers and Federal Reserve meeting for clues on whether the soft landing hopes that drove stocks to record highs are still justified. This year's rally has lifted the S&P 500 up more than 12% year-to-date, on expectations the Fed can cool inflation without hurting growth. May inflation data, due next Wednesday, must walk a tightrope to satisfy expectations of a "Goldilocks economy": satisfactory growth with prices under control.