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Veterans Unemployment Rate Drops, But Trump Fires BLS Commissioner After Weak Overall Jobs Report

President Donald Trump ordered the firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Friday following a weak jobs report showing that hiring was stalling nationwide, with the exception of the nation's veterans.

The Independent on MSN · 1d

Trump axes Labor Statistics chief after his poor jobs report: ‘I believe the numbers were phony ... so I fired her’

UPDATED: Following a jobs report Friday that showed the U.S. labor market slowing, Donald Trump took aim at the statistics themselves. In a Truth Social post, Trump said he was directing his team to fire the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, nominated for the role by Joe Biden. Without offering evidence, he alleged that …

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Trump fires official over jobs report; moves submarines as warning to Russia

President Donald Trump fired an official in charge of compiling basic statistics about the U.S. economy on Friday after revised data showed higher unemployment in May and June, falsely claiming the numbers were “faked.

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MarketWatch on MSN · 2d

Here comes the July jobs report. The unemployment rate is the ‘main number you have to look at now,’ Fed’s Powell says.

The Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates until it sees how inflation and job creation respond to higher tariffs. The next big bite of the apple arrives on Friday with the July employment report. Here’s what to expect.

The Wall Street Journal · 1d

July Jobs Report Comes in Far Weaker Than Expected

Just 73,000 jobs were created last month, on a seasonally adjusted basis. + Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast that about 100,000 roles were added. Large [revisions for previous

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 3d

Keep an eye on the unemployment rate in July's jobs report

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell repeatedly described the labor market as solid and balanced at his press conference on Wednesday after the Fed held rates at 4.25%-4.50%. Still, he acknowledged there are downside risks.

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Weak Jobs Report Raises Chances of a September Interest Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve held rates steady in July but two governors dissented, saying they had concerns about labor market ...

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July Jobs Report: Labor Market Momentum Unravels As Revisions Reveal A Weaker Q2

The July jobs report reveals a sharp hiring deceleration with major downward revisions to previous months. Click here to read ...

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Jobs report shocker resets Fed interest rate cut bets

TheStreet. The Federal Reserve hasn't had an easy job in 2025. The central bank is governed by a dual mandate to set rates at ...

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U.S. Job Growth Slowed Sharply, Shifting The Fed's Rate Cut Calculus

U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs in July and the May and June numbers were revised sharply lower, boosting the chances ...

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Black unemployment under Trump reaches its highest rate since the pandemic. Here’s what it could mean

"Black workers are often last hired, first fired," said Angela Hanks, chief of policy programs of The Century Foundation.

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July Jobs Report Renews Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying

Futures traders have certainly changed their tune on a September rate cut following the July jobs data. According to CME ...

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US stocks end down on Trump tariffs, weak jobs. Near-term yields fall on rate cut bets

U.S. stocks end lower after Trump ordered a new slate of tariffs and jobs growth slowed more than expected. Amazon drops on cloud disappointment.

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