The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates this week. Recent jobs data have been a reminder that a soft landing is not yet assured. United States Economy, Federal Reserve System, Interest Rates, Powell, Jerome H, Labor and Jobs, Hiring and Promotion, Recession and Depression, Wages and Salaries The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates this week. Recent jobs data have been a reminder that a soft landing is not yet assured. NYT > Business