BLS Delays 2024 Consumer Expenditures Data With No Explanation
The Bureau of Labor Statistics postponed a release of an annual report on consumer expenditures, adding to questions about the…
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Dimon Says US Economy Is Weakening After Record BLS Revision
Jamie Dimon said the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ record revision to US payrolls data is further proof that the US…
Trump’s Pick to Lead BLS Is Slated to Face Senate Panel
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a crucial US economic statistics agency moved closer to a public confirmation hearing even…
Crystal Clear BLS Needs New Leadership, Lutnick Says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says it’s “crystal clear” that President Donald Trump was justified in firing the former head of…
Trump firing of BLS chief will mean better job number accuracy: Lutnick
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicted that the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Friday jobs report would be more accurate as a…
Wall Street Leaning Harder on Private Data After Trump BLS Spat
Philip Petursson has relied on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for decades to inform his investing recommendations at IG Wealth…
Trump Removal of BLS Commissioner Prompts Questions About Accuracy of Economic Stats
Donald Trump’s dismissal two weeks ago Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer and nomination of EJ Antoni as her…
Projections, BLS Data Questions, Tariff Impact, and More Ahead of the Numbers
Inflation likely ticked up modestly in July as tariffs led to higher prices for a wider range of consumer goods.…
Trump pick for BLS commissioner called for suspending jobs report
E. J. Antoni, Heritage Foundation economist and former economist for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Courtesy: Texas Public Policy Foundation…
BLS nominee made claim that no ‘sensible economist would use’ — and that’s one of the kinder comments
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics has made a series of controversial assertions that critics…