Trump Fires BLS Commissioner, Claiming Weak Jobs Numbers Were ‘Rigged’
Economists said ousting the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics could undermine confidence in government economic data. Read more
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Fed Governor Resigns, Giving Trump Opportunity to Shape Central Bank
The resignation comes as President Trump has openly pressured the central bank to lower interest rates and called for Jerome H. Powell, the chair, to step down. Read more
Read MoreStock Market Posts Worst Week in Months on Renewed Economic Fears
Data showing cracks in the U.S. labor market and President Trump’s newest barrage of tariffs shook investors around the world, weighing on stocks, the dollar and more. Read more
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