Bureau of Labor Statistics

Stocks Drop After Hotter Than Expected Inflation Reading

Investors are now betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just once more this year, a drastic shift in expectations since late 2024.

By Joe Rennison and Danielle Kaye

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Jobs Report Today Will Offer First Look at 2025 Labor Market

Economists forecast a steady pace of hiring, slightly dampened by fires and cold snaps and clouded by annual data adjustments.

By Lydia DePillis

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U.S. Data Agency Blames Old Tech and Other Failures for Missteps

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks jobs and inflation, issued a report on what caused embarrassing episodes in which data was released improperly.

By Ben Casselman

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BLS Data on Jobs and Consumer Prices Faces a Test of Trust

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks prices and employment, faces scrutiny after several missteps. Some questions have gone unanswered.

By Ben Casselman and Jeanna Smialek