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Trump says he doesn't trust the jobs data, but Wall Street and economists do
Economists and Wall Street investors have long considered the job figures reliable, with share prices and bond yields often ...
Live updates: Abbott takes action against Texas Dems who fled in redistricting fight
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday directed the arrests of state House Democrats who fled the Lone Star State for blue states in an effort to stop the GOP’s redistricting legislation.
Why is reliable data important for the economy? Experts weigh in
President Donald Trump thrust the nation's system for economic data collection into the spotlight in recent days after he ...
The labor market just hit a wall. Here's what it means for the economy.
Friday's unexpectedly weak jobs report signals that some sectors are cutting back on hiring amid economic uncertainty.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump doubles down on criticism of jobs report — but markets bounce back
Trump's new tariffs come into force on Aug. 7, so there's a possibility investors could seize this opportunity to take profit first.
Major analyst who forecast stocks' rally sends 3-word message to investors
The big question on most investors' minds is whether it makes more sense to buy dips or sell rips (rallies) following the ...
Still no evidence from Trump White House that revised job numbers were "rigged"
President Trump on Monday continued to slam Erika McEntarfer, the former head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics who he fired, ...
Economists alarmed by Trump's firing of BLS commissioner and claims about 'concocted' jobs report
Economists say firing a top official for revisions to a jobs report sends a bad message and could destroy trust in data ...
White House searches for a new BLS chief with 'credibility' and 'experience'
White House officials began the week scrambling to find a replacement after Trump fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday.