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Fed's Musalem Warns Unemployment May Rise Slightly Amid Slowing Economic Growth
Federal Reserve's Musalem indicated that the unemployment rate could increase by a few tenths of a percentage point as economic growth slows. The statement suggests cautious monitoring of labor market conditions in light of the economic outlook.
Date:
15.04.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
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Upcoming Important Events
| Time | Country | Event | Forecast | Previous |
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| 16.04.2026 | ||||
| 01:30 | 🇦🇺 | Employment Change (Mar) | 20 | 48.9 |
| 01:30 | 🇦🇺 | Unemployment Rate (Mar) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| 02:00 | GDP Growth Rate YoY (Q1) | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| 02:00 | Gross Domestic Product YoY (Q1) | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| 02:00 | Industrial Production YoY (Mar) | 5.5 | 6.3 | |
| 02:00 | Retail Sales YoY (Mar) | 2.3 | 2.8 | |
| 02:00 | Unemployment Rate (Mar) | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
| 06:00 | 🇬🇧 | Goods Trade Balance (Feb) | -20.2 | -14.45 |
| 06:00 | 🇬🇧 | Goods Trade Balance Non-EU (Feb) | -9.2 | -3.46 |
| 06:00 | 🇬🇧 | Gross Domestic Product MoM (Feb) | 0.1 | 0 |