White House and Federal Reserve prepare for slower job growth amid shifting labor trends
White House officials expect slower job growth due to higher productivity and labor shifts. The Fed is weighing these factors to shape interest rate policy.
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White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett announced on February 9, 2026, that job gains in the US 
US could be lower in the coming months. Hassett, who serves with the National Economic Council, attributed this potential slowdown to a combination of slower labor force growth and higher productivity.
US could be lower in the coming months. Hassett, who serves with the National Economic Council, attributed this potential slowdown to a combination of slower labor force growth and higher productivity.
