# Kevin Hassett

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-16**: Relief Rally — S&P 500 gains 1% as signs of stabilizing oil supply emerge from the Strait of Hormuz.
- **2026-03-01**: Market Decline — S&P 500 begins a three-week slide, losing 3.6% as geopolitical fears dominate.
- **2026-02-28**: Conflict Escalation — Initial U.S.-Israeli strikes begin, triggering a 40% surge in crude oil prices.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### U.S. economy sheds 23,000 jobs in July; 103,000 cut from prior estimates
2026-08-12 03:39:57 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The July 2026 BLS report reveals a deteriorating labor market with a net loss of 23,000 jobs and massive downward revisions totaling 103,000 for May and June, casting doubt on the White House's economic narrative and shifting Fed policy expectations.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-jobs-report-july-2026-23k-losses-103k-revisions

### Markets Pivot as Iran Conflict Fears Ease: S&P 500 Stages Relief Rally
2026-03-18 00:26:37 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

U.S. equities snapped a three-week losing streak on March 16 as the S&P 500 climbed 1% amid signs of stabilizing energy markets. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, investor sentiment was bolstered by easing supply chain concerns in the Strait of Hormuz and anticipation for Nvidia's upcoming GTC conference.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/sp500-rebound-iran-conflict-chaos

### Hassett Challenges Fed Independence Over Critical Tariff Research
2026-02-18 23:23:48 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

White House adviser Kevin Hassett has publicly called for "discipline" among Federal Reserve economists following the release of a study highlighting the negative economic impacts of tariffs. This escalation signals a deepening rift between the administration's trade agenda and the central bank's independent analytical framework.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/hassett-fed-tariff-discipline-clash

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