About this episode

The episode discusses the cyclical lift in job growth and its implications for inflation and central bank policy.

The view is tracking a cyclical lift that comes with job growth, which in turn will amplify already elevated inflation concerns and spark a central bank turn toward tightening. Whether the mood around this call is shifting for the better or not is up for debate given ongoing downside worries. Against this backdrop, Chair Warsh’s performance in conveying an effective Fed policy path is also up for debate. Speakers: Bruce Kasman Joseph Lupton This podcast was recorded on 31 July 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party.

People in this episode

Guests: Bruce Kasman, Joseph Lupton

Topics covered

• job growth
• inflation
• central bank policy
• economic outlook
• Fed policy

Keywords

• job growth
• inflation
• central bank
• Fed policy
• economic outlook

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: J.P. Morgan

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