La BLS Anticipa una Revisión a la Baja Significativa en los Datos de Empleo

"...The latest jobs report points to a labor market that's faltering, but the slowdown may have begun much earlier...."

"...The report could draw attention from the Trump administration, as the president last month questioned the validity of the monthly jobs report — and fired the commissioner of the BLS — after the data included a significant downward revision...."

"...Hiring experts and economists point to a job market that's stalling out as some businesses are bearing increased tariff costs while others are tapping artificial intelligence as a way to lower labor costs and replace workers...."

"...The revision would cover only the first three months of Mr. Trump's second administration, with the bulk of the timeframe occurring in the last year of former President Biden's administration...."

"...Job growth has slowed dramatically in recent months, with the employers adding an average of 29,000 jobs each month from June through August, the most recent BLS data shows...."

"...The Fed will be focused on analyzing recent economic data, such as the latest jobs report and the next Consumer Price Index, which will be issued on Sept. 11...."

"...President Trump has repeatedly lashed out at Powell this year over the Fed's decision to keep interest rates level...."

"...Trump nominates replacement commissioner..."

"...President Trump in August announced E.J. Antoni as his nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday...."

"...Antoni, a fellow at conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, has criticized the BLS, questioning its methodology...."

"...In a statement Monday backing the BLS, the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), a professional association of global economists, applied economists, data scientists and academics, said it "stands firmly with the dedicated economists and statisticians at BLS and across the federal statistical agencies."..."

"...The association went on to urge policymakers and others in the business and economics community "to defend the integrity of the U.S. statistical system and ensure it remains the global gold standard," it said...."

"..."The Bureau of Labor Statistics needs a knowledgeable and qualified commissioner who will uphold the agency's mission and protect its trusted professional staff from political pressure. A commissioner with deep expertise and independence is essential to maintaining public trust, ensuring impartial analysis, and safeguarding the credibility of U.S. statistics," NABE added...."