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The Economy Doesn't Need Federal Jobs Data To Function

There are plenty of private alternatives to the employment report put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Reason · Oct 8, 2025

US ‘flying blind’ at critical moment for economy, experts warn, with no jobs data amid shutdown

Data was collected for closely-watched jobs report before shutdown, but Trump officials so far defy calls to publish it

The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2025

How Far a $100K Salary Goes in the Midwest

It's enough to pay the bills in every state in the region.

GOBankingRates · Oct 3, 2025

Investors Take Stock of Shutdown Talk: Stock Market Today

Whether we'll have a Jobs Friday this week depends on if we have a government shutdown in Washington.

Kiplinger · Sep 29, 2025

Rushing To The Office: As The Labor Market Tightens, Students Are Starting Internships, Career Coaching Much Earlier

It's no secret that the job market has tightened up over the last several months. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that employers had added 911,000 fewer jobs between March 2024 and March 2025 than originally reported. 

Benzinga · Sep 27, 2025

Faced With A Stagnant Job Market, These Gen Xers Chose Self-Employment

The job market is tough for employees of all ages and experience levels right now. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in August was 4.3%, the highest it's been since late 2021. 

Benzinga · Sep 25, 2025

Bureau of Labor Statistics postpones key data report with no explanation

There is heightened concern about the future of key government statistics, including politicization and accuracy.

Axios · Sep 19, 2025

Coffee Drinkers In For A Jolt As Tariff Repercussions Begin To Affect Prices

Your morning cup of joe just got a lot more expensive. Retail coffee prices were up almost 21% in August from the year before, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025

Trump's Fired BLS Chief Breaks Silence, Warns Of 'Dangerous Step' Of Politicizing Economic Data In First Public Remarks

Erika McEntarfer, the former Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), who President Donald Trump fired in August, made her first public remarks on Tuesday, fiercely defending the integrity of the nation’s economic data and warning of the severe consequences of political interference.

Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025

Grocery Prices Keep Rising While Farmers’ Incomes Fall

Last week’s headlines confirmed what many shoppers already felt at the checkout line—grocery prices are climbing fast. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports on...

Saving Advice · Sep 16, 2025