The Federal Reserve held rates steady in July but two governors dissented, saying they had concerns about labor market fragility.

The unemployment rate nudged up slightly to 4.2 per cent, in line with market expectations There were big downward revisions to jobs growth in May and June July’s payrolls report painted a picture of a labour market that is weakening,

The July jobs report shows weakening in the labor market and lifts expectations for a September rate cut. The July jobs report came in weaker than expected, signaling a slowdown in the labor market. This is good news for those wanting the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates,

Her resignation now paves the way for Trump to put his own nominee in for the board. Two of his prior appointments, Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, voted against the decision at Wednesday's meeting to hold the Fed's key rate steady, instead indicating they wanted to lower. Kugler was absent for the vote.

The resignation comes as President Trump has openly pressured the central bank to lower interest rates and called for Jerome H. Powell, the chair, to step down.