Tag: #bls

U.S. Government Shutdown Threatens Suspension of Critical Economic Data Releases

Impending U.S. government shutdown may halt vital economic data, affecting policymakers and investors.

#governmentshutdown, #economicdata, #uspolitics, #bls

US Department of Labor Launches Review of BLS Amid Data Collection Challenges

Inspector General investigates BLS data revisions and operational setbacks, raising concerns about economic data accuracy.

#labor, #economy, #bls, #employment, #federalreserve

BLS Revises U.S. Job Growth Data Downward: 911,000 Fewer Jobs Added

The BLS reveals a major downward revision in job growth between April 2024 and March 2025, indicating a weaker labor market.

#bls, #labor market, #job growth, #economic policy, #employment data

U.S. Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4.2% in July Amid Demographic Shifts

The U.S. unemployment rate remains stable at 4.2%, with notable demographic and industry employment shifts reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

#unemployment, #bls, #federalreserve, #economy, #laborforce

Trump Nominates E.J. Antoni to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics Amid Controversy

Trump nominates E.J. Antoni as BLS chief after controversial firing of Erika McEntarfer. Senate confirmation expected to be contentious.

#trump, #bls, #economics, #politics

Trump Dismisses Bureau of Labor Statistics Chief Amid Controversial Jobs Report

President Trump fires BLS Commissioner after weak jobs report, raising concerns about politicization of economic data.

#trump, #bls, #economy, #jobsreport, #politicization

Trump to Appoint New Federal Reserve Governor and BLS Commissioner Amid Job Growth Controversy

Trump to appoint new Federal Reserve governor and BLS commissioner after dismissals, raising concerns over economic data credibility.

#trump, #federalreserve, #bls, #economicpolicy, #jobs