Kevin Hassett, director of the US White House National Economic Council, said in an interview: “I think there are quite a few reasons to keep interest rates unchanged.” Hassett said the employment report released on Friday was “far better than my expectations.” He also said, “Of course, we will all be watching the consumer price index to be announced next week very closely.”

Kevin Hassett, director of the US White House National Economic Council, said in an interview: “I think there are quite a few reasons to keep interest rates unchanged.” Hassett said the employment report released on Friday was “far better than my expectations.” He also said, “Of course, we will all be watching the consumer price index to be announced next week very closely.”