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fromFortune Asia
20 hours ago

China's economic data is famously unreliable-and could be a warning if Trump meddles with the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Politicized or altered economic statistics erode trust, exemplified by China’s inconsistent GDP and youth unemployment figures and pressure to conform to official narratives.
fromAxios
3 days ago

America's hottest - and coolest - job markets

California experienced the only statistically significant month-to-month increase in unemployment among states, rising 0.1 percentage points from June, according to BLS data.
California
#federal-reserve
fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

Markets are usually bubbly in Jackson Hole week. This year that might not happen

fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

Markets are usually bubbly in Jackson Hole week. This year that might not happen

fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany updates: Welfare spending increases in 2024 DW 08/18/2025

Germany's social welfare agencies spent 20.2 billion euros in 2024, marking a 15% increase from the previous year.
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Reeves forced to correct parliamentary record after misquoting key figures

The Treasury confirmed that Hansard had been amended following errors made by the Chancellor during committee hearings, particularly in figures regarding pension scheme management.
US politics
#bureau-of-labor-statistics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Former Trump advisor criticizes Trump's timing on ousting America's data czar: 'Like firing the referee'

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Former Trump advisor criticizes Trump's timing on ousting America's data czar: 'Like firing the referee'

#us-dollar
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

The dollar is being punished for the jobs data that revealed how weak the U.S. economy really was

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

The dollar is being punished for the jobs data that revealed how weak the U.S. economy really was

#gold-prices
#us-markets
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Why economic data requires regular updates

Economists and decision-makers face a dilemma between needing swift information and the necessity of accuracy, often relying on preliminary estimates that are later revised.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Dow futures rise as Wall Street and the Fed brace for updates on how much Trump's tariffs are stoking inflation

Stocks were poised to add to recent gains as futures ticked higher ahead of crucial inflation reports. The consumer price index will provide clues on tariffs' impact on inflation.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Ignoring Inconvenient Economic Data Never Ends Well

US economic data integrity is jeopardized after the firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head.
#sp-500
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Trump's reaction to the jobs report follows a familiar playbook of discrediting unfavorable data

Trump discredits uncomfortable economic data and attacks messengers instead of accepting realities.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump's Firing of BLS Chief Is Bound to Backfire

Firing BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer over a jobs report reflects poorly on Trump's decision-making and may undermine trust in economic data.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Trump firing of BLS head imperils trust in economic data

Removal of BLS commissioner poses risks to monetary policy and economic stability.
#inflation
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump's former jobs data chief decries firing of successor

This is damaging. I don't know that there's any grounds at all for this firing. And it really hurts the statistical system. It undermines credibility in BLS.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Fact check: Did US go from ice cream trade surplus to deficit under Biden?

The Trump administration highlighted a shift in the US ice cream trade balance, pointing to a deficit of $40.6 million under Biden compared to a surplus in 2020.
Food & drink
fromFortune
1 month ago

Dow futures dip as investors brace for a big week of earnings, housing market data and Jerome Powell

Markets remained stable ahead of a busy week of corporate earnings and economic data.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

There's a 'scary' recession warning hidden in the too-good-to-be-true economic data, Wells Fargo warns

Discretionary spending on services is declining, indicating potential recession risks.
#stock-market
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Stocks rise Thursday after strong corporate earnings reports

Positive corporate earnings and economic data propelled stocks to record highs.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Marketing tech

Live Vanguard IT ETF (VGT): Big Tech Capex Plans Embolden Markets

Tech stocks are driving market gains, buoyed by solid capital expenditure and positive economic data.
#employment
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Nigerian equities slip as investors grow cautious ahead of key economic releases - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Nigerian equities are positioned for potential gains despite a lower opening, fueled by infrastructure projects and positive GDP growth.
#housing-market
#mortgage-rates
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Drop Ahead of Independence Day Weekend

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Boston real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Retreat Again on Better-Than-Expected Inflation, Jobs Reports

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Drop Ahead of Independence Day Weekend

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Boston real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Retreat Again on Better-Than-Expected Inflation, Jobs Reports

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

US private sector lost 33,000 jobs in June, missing expectations for an increase of 115,000

US private sector experienced job losses in June, the first decline in over two years.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Retreat as Economic Cracks Begin to Show

Private sector payrolls fell by 33,000 jobs, leading to increased uncertainty about the economy and the upcoming jobs report.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Americans could be done with tariff panic-buying

Consumer spending decreased by 0.9% in May, indicating a slowdown in retail and food service sectors due to tariffs and demand concerns.
California
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Fact-checking Trump and Miller's claims of a 'migrant invasion' in California

California's socio-economic stability contradicts claims of migrant crises.
Federal data shows reduced numbers of undocumented immigrants in California.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Stock Market Live June 4: S&P 500 (VOO) Flat After Weak Jobs Report

The ADP report indicated only 37,000 jobs were added in May, significantly below the forecast of 110,000 and also lower than April's figures.
Startup companies
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US factory orders slump in April as spending on tariff anticipation fades

US manufactured goods orders fell by 3.7% in April, indicating the ongoing impact of tariffs, defying economists' expectations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

China's service sector hit by trade war; Ford predicts $1.5bn profit hit from Trump tariffs business live

China's service sector growth hits seven-month low amid trade war concerns.
US services sector growth increases, but inflation rises due to tariffs.
Tech industry
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Wall Street on edge as more 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks report earnings this week

Tech giants are facing scrutiny over the impacts of Trump's tariffs on their earnings and supply chains.
Investors are particularly focused on Apple's upcoming earnings report amid significant shifts in production strategy.
Economic data releases this week may further inform the market's reaction to trade policies.
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