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The jobs report is a big deal. Trump’s response is an even bigger one.
On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a jobs report that upended the narrative pundits, journalists, government ...
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Trump’s Firing of BLS Commissioner is Part of Larger Erosion of Federal Data Infrastructure
Last week, President Trump fired the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in apparent retaliation for weak jobs ...
Markets are near-certain of a September rate cut as more Fed presidents turn dovish overnight
Neither Presidents Kashkari or Daly—nor Governor Cook—dissented at the July meeting. With Governor Chris Waller and FOMC ...
‘Immediately Begin Work’: Donald Trump Calls For New Census To Exclude Illegal Immigrants From US
Donald Trump has announced a new census excluding undocumented immigrants, aiming for accuracy based on modern data and the 2024 election.
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Trump orders new 'highly accurate' census excluding those in US illegally
US President Donald Trump ordered a new "highly accurate" census Thursday that will exclude people who are illegally in the country from being counted.
U.S. applications for jobless benefits up modestly but remain at a healthy level
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 2 rose by 7,000 to 226,000, slightly more ...
Unemployment Claims Rise–And That's A Problem For The Fed
U.S. jobless claims rose to 226,000, signaling early labor market weakness. With inflation rising, the Fed faces mounting ...