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September 7, 2026

Strong Jobs, Hard Choices: What August’s Hiring Report Can Learn from 1995

August’s hiring rebound raises a familiar question: can economic strength coexist with contained inflation? The 1994–95 soft landing offers a useful comparison, with important limits.

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