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How Long Can The U.S. Economy Hum Along?

Song Seng Wun, Economic Advisor, CGS International Securities

30-Jul-25 07:00

How Long Can The U.S. Economy Hum Along?

The U.S. labour market is holding steady but showing slight cooling, as hiring slows and quit rates dip. Markets await the Fed’s guidance, with inflation under control but global trade tensions adding uncertainty. We speak with Song Seng Wun, Economic Advisor at CGS International Securities for his take on the latest job market trends and Fed outlook.

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Philip See, Elaine Boey, Keith Kam


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Categories:  marketseconomy

Tags:  us labour marketunited statesfedfederal reservetrade tensionsjob market





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