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Scott Bessent: I suspect we could have had rate cuts in June and July.

On the recordAugust 13, 2025
I suspect we could have had rate cuts in June and July.
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Scott Bessent
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nypost.com
Aug 13, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Bessent reflects on missed opportunities for rate cuts based on labor market data.

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