# NEC’s Hassett on US Job Losses, Fed Independence, Iran and Energy Prices

https://mins.news/en/video/16322

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-07 14:59 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEGkPICn178

> White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says the breakeven hiring rate in the July jobs report is a key focus for him. He says President Donald Trump speaks with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh about the economy frequently, while respecting the central bank’s independence. Hassett also discusses the war in Iran, energy prices and government debt during an appearance on Bloomberg Open Interest.

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