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Trump fires lead official on economic data

New tariffs, alarming job numbers and a high-profile firing: A wild week for the Trump economy

The U.S. economy had generally been considered in good shape. By Friday afternoon, some experts were predicting a recession.

Bloomberg on MSN · 4h

Trump’s Next Job: Selling Skeptical Americans on His Economy

The president has hailed the world’s “hottest” economy – and found others to blame for any wobbles. When Friday’s jobs report showed a dramatic slowdown in hiring, he fired the head of the agency that published it.

Yahoo Finance · 20m

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

US President Donald Trump has fired the boss of one of America's most important economic institutions hours after weaker-than-expected jobs data stoked further alarm about his tariff policy. On social media Trump claimed that Erika McEntarfer,

US employers added just 73,000 jobs last month

USA TODAY · 8h

Jobs, GDP and more: This week told us a lot about the U.S. economy

Fewer jobs, growing GDP and continued uncertainty about tariffs. Here's how a busy week of economic news might lead to lower interest rates.

The Washington Post - Video o… · 20h

Trump fires head of labor statistics after weak jobs report

President Donald Trump defended firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief on Aug. 1 after the release of a jobs report showing slowing employment growth.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 1d

US employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as labor market weakens in face of Trump trade wars

U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs last month and Labor Department revisions showed that hiring was much weaker than previously reported in May and June. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. The unexpectedly weak report raises questions about the health of the job market and the economy as President Donald Trump pushes

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It’s Trump’s economy now. The latest financial numbers offer some warning signs

President Donald Trump's economic policies are facing scrutiny as weak indicators emerge. Job gains are dwindling, inflation ...

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US job growth cooled in July amid growing economic uncertainty

The Labor Department released its jobs report for July which showed the U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs last month, amid uncertainty around trade and monetary policy.

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Trump sacks BLS chief after poor jobs report, as credibility of U.S. economic data comes under fire

President Trump on Friday fired the head of the government agency that produces the monthly jobs report, claiming without ...

Big Downward Jobs Revisions Could Be a Warning Sign for the Economy

Employers added far fewer jobs in May and June than previously reported. Such downgrades have historically meant trouble for ...

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Economy likely created 115,000 jobs in July as labor market loses momentum

When the Labor Department puts out its July employment report Friday, it’s expected to show that companies, government ...

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Trump fires BLS commissioner after weak jobs report and baseless claim of 'faked' stats

President Donald Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday after a new jobs report showed a ...

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Employers added 73,000 jobs in July, falling short of forecasts

Employers across the U.S. added 73,000 jobs in July, a slowdown from previous months and a sign the labor market is ...

Confused about the economy? You’re not alone

If news about inflation, trade, the Federal Reserve and jobs has you confused and you’re not sure what to make of the US economy, don’t worry: You’re in good company.

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