Ben Casselman and Jeanna Smialek
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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.
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.
High Interest Rates Are Hitting Poorer Americans the Hardest
The economy as a whole has proved resilient amid the highest rates in decades. But beneath the surface, many low- and moderate-income families are struggling.
New Questions on How a Key Agency Shared Inflation Data
A government economist had regular contact with “super users” in finance, records show, at a time when such information keenly interests investors.
Email ‘Mistake’ on Inflation Data Prompts Questions on What Is Shared
Traders are closely watching once-obscure economic data, prompting more scrutiny of how widely the government distributes the information.
Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High
Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal...
Wages and Prices Slow Unevenly, Reflecting ‘Rocky and Bumpy’ Economy
Key pay and inflation gauges have stayed stubbornly high as Federal Reserve officials consider when to stop raising interest rates.
Wages and Prices Could Show a Cool-Down Before a Fed Meeting
Key wage and inflation gauges released on Friday are expected to moderate, which may give Federal Reserve officials comfort as they consider when to stop...
Consumer Spending Slid Again in December
Fresh data offered more detail on how shoppers retrenched at the end of 2022.