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Labor Statistics Commissioner Fired Over 'Faked' Jobs Numbers—But Economists Warn the Real Threat Could Be To Market Trust

President Donald Trump‘s swift firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on August 1 sent ripples through financial markets already reeling from disappointing employment data. The decision, announced just hours after July’s lackluster jobs report, has economists warning about a dangerous precedent that could undermine one of America’s…

Benzinga · Aug 11, 2025

Two Trump-appointed economists—and longtime friends—are clashing over Trump's jobs data

William Beach, who Stephen Moore calls a “good friend,” said Trump's numbers shared during his Oval Office presser were “the strangest thing in the world.”

Fortune · Aug 10, 2025

Anthony Scaramucci Ridicules Trump's Job Numbers and Charts: 'There's a Slowdown Coming'

In the wake of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head’s dismissal, former White House communication official Anthony Scaramucci has ridiculed President Donald Trump‘s recent efforts to rectify the situation.

Benzinga · Aug 9, 2025

Trump's War on Economic Data Is a Dangerous Move for MAGA's Own Agenda

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CBO, and the Fed are far from perfect. But the U.S. needs a statistical system that is modern, agile, and protected from political interference.

Reason · Aug 7, 2025

Paul Krugman Slams Donald Trump For Calling Jobs Report 'Rigged,' Says 'Every Accusation Is A Confession'

President Donald Trump's reaction to the latest jobs report, which showed a significant slowdown in hiring, has been met with sharp criticism from Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman.

Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025

How Much the Average Upper Class Retiree Spends Monthly at Age 75

Upper-class retirees ages 75 and over often spend $10K+ monthly -- far above the $53K average. Despite high spending, many grow wealth with strong investments.

GOBankingRates · Aug 6, 2025

Data quality at risk as federal workforce shrinks, says top economist

Investing in reliable data and the people who collect it is a foundation for smart decisions, according to Moody's Mark Zandi.

Fortune · Aug 6, 2025

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Firing BLS Chief 'Dangerous' For The Economy: 'If The Facts Don't Fit His Story, He'll Try To Erase Them'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Tuesday called President Donald Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics "dangerous," warning the move risks undermining faith in the government's jobs numbers after a weak July report.

Benzinga · Aug 6, 2025

Did DOGE contribute to the BLS jobs report that Trump hated? Economist Mark Zandi thinks so

Cuts to government jobs are contributing to downward employment revisions, says Zandi.

Fortune · Aug 5, 2025

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

After a historic downward revision to jobs numbers, Trump fired the head of the BLS. But critics on both sides say the move won’t fix deeper problems with jobs data.

Fortune · Aug 5, 2025