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Krugman pointed out that small businesses were unable to weather the storm brought about by the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigration policy changes.

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3%, higher than the Dow Jones forecast of 3.2%.

While Trump administration officials continue to back lower rates, market expectations point to the Fed taking a pause next month.

According to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday, jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 214,000 in the week ended December 20.

He argued that sustained supply-side improvements could contain inflation, despite solid GDP growth.

The strategist also pointed to strong consumer spending in the third quarter despite a cooling labor market.

The economist stated that a cooling of inflation gives the Federal Reserve more room to lower the policy rate further.

Miran stated that while he does not see a recession right now, the neutral rate of interest has been brought down because of a “variety of shocks” to the U.S. economy.

Conducted at President Trump’s residence, Waller’s interview was concluded before the President’s address to the nation on Wednesday night.

Waller now has a 26% chance of being nominated by President Trump to serve as Fed Chair.

According to the platform data, Warsh has a 48% chance of being nominated by President Trump for the Fed Chair position, while Hassett ranks second at 38%.

The economist said Powell’s tone on inflation, acknowledgment of labor market softness, and the shift on the balance sheet point to a more accommodative direction.

Goolsbee was one of the three Fed officials who dissented against the central bank’s decision of a 25-basis-point rate cut on Wednesday.

According to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday, jobless claims rose by 44,000 to 236,000 in the week ended December 6.

According to a CNBC report, Bessent will propose a new approach for the FSOC in a bid to allow the monitoring body to adopt a freer process when it comes to the regulation and oversight of institutions under its mandate.

The move marks the third reduction in 2025, following similar quarter-point cuts in September and October.

The Employment Cost Index rose 0.8% in the quarter ended September 2025 compared to 0.9% in the previous quarter.

According to data from the CME FedWatch tool, there is an 87.6% probability of a 25 bps rate cut on Wednesday.