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The removal of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is unlikely to change government data practices in the near term, experts say, but the perception of interference will have a big effect on the credibility of government economic metrics going forward.
August 5 -
Home prices rose at the slowest pace in nearly two years, signaling a deeper shift as concerns about the economy and mortgage rates dampen consumer demand
July 29 -
Stocks have swung wildly on Pulte's comments as he opines on everything from credit score pricing, to cryptocurrencies as mortgage assets, and even the job security of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
July 14 -
Fresh US jobs figures took pressure off the Federal Reserve to consider an interest-rate cut later this month, likely leaving the central bank on hold at least until the fall.
July 6 -
Nonbank payrolls rose incrementally during the homebuying season as home-loan borrowing costs trended lower and a housing regulator sought to influence Fed policy.
July 3 -
The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation moved further from its 2% target, underscoring the central bank's reluctance to cut rates.
June 27 -
Consumer spending and exports fell slightly in the latest estimate, leading to a downward revision. Imports, which dragged down overall output during the first three months of the year, also came in smaller.
June 26 -
However, some aspects of the latest employment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics point to gradual weakening in the economy.
June 6 -
While mortgage originations increased, borrowers focused their attention on big-ticket items, as credit account balances flattened overall, Vantagescore said.
May 28 -
Industry payrolls wavered in a tepid buying season in which total employment has been better than expected given government cuts.
May 2