White House National Economic Council Director Hassett forecasts a slight drop in upcoming U.S. jobs data, urging calm over expected figures.
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated on Feb. 9 that upcoming U.S. employment figures are likely to show a modest decline. He advised that the lower numbers should not be a cause for concern or panic. Hassett’s comments come ahead of official job report releases, aiming to temper public and market reactions.