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Britain’s Flawed Jobs Reports Leave Economists ‘Second-Guessing’

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Britain’s Flawed Jobs Reports Leave Economists ‘Second-Guessing’

Officials are grappling with an incomplete picture of Britain’s labor market as the national statistics agency strains to improve data quality.

By Eshe Nelson

Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool

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Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool

From Facebook political debates to college classrooms, the St. Louis Fed’s data tool has gained a major following.

By Jeanna Smialek

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

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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

While the Public Awaited Jobs Data, Wall Street Firms Got a Look

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While the Public Awaited Jobs Data, Wall Street Firms Got a Look

A report was delayed on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, but some investors got it in the meantime, raising new questions about agency practices.

By Ben Casselman and Jeanna Smialek