A ‘soft landing’ is still on the table, economists say

Key Points

A weaker-than-expected jobs report on Friday fueled fears of a U.S. recession.
An increase in the national unemployment rate triggered the “Sahm rule” in July, suggesting the U.S. is in a downturn.
While there are causes for concern, data suggest the overall economy remains resilient, economists said.

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