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US Employers Added 223,000 jobs in December

The Federal Reserve’s moves to cool the economy with higher interest rates seem to be taking gentle hold. Wage growth lost momentum.

By Lydia DePillis

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Fed Officials Ask How to Better Understand Inflation After Surprises

Federal Reserve officials, including Lisa Cook, a board member, are wrestling with how to think about price increases after 18 months of rapid change.

By Jeanna Smialek and Ben Casselman

Banking and Financial Institutions Economic Conditions and Trends Interest Rates Labor and Jobs Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) United States Economy

Fed Officials Ask How to Better Understand Inflation After Surprises

Federal Reserve officials, including Lisa Cook, a board member, are wrestling with how to think about price increases after 18 months of rapid change.

By Jeanna Smialek and Ben Casselman

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U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December.

Forecasters estimate that employers added 200,000 jobs in December, a robust number though a bit below the average in recent months.

By Lydia DePillis