【环球财经】当就业数据卷入“政治操纵”

Core Viewpoint - The recent dismissal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) director by President Trump, amid claims of manipulated employment data, has raised significant concerns about the integrity and reliability of U.S. economic statistics [1][2][3] Group 1: Employment Data and Economic Impact - The U.S. Department of Labor reported a rise in the unemployment rate and only 73,000 new non-farm jobs added in July, which fell short of market expectations [1] - The downward revisions of job numbers for May and June, now reported as 19,000 and 14,000 respectively, indicate a cooling job market and may reflect previously underestimated economic concerns [1][2] - Economic analysts suggest that the weak employment data aligns with broader economic growth issues, influenced by tariffs, federal layoffs, and funding cuts [2] Group 2: Political Implications and Data Integrity - Trump's actions are viewed as an attempt to deflect blame for poor employment figures, akin to blaming referees after a sports loss, which could undermine public trust in economic data [2] - The intervention in the BLS raises fears that future data may be politically influenced, potentially damaging the credibility and authority of the agency [2][3] - The former BLS director emphasized the importance of reliable data for decision-making by businesses and policymakers, warning that political interference could lead to poor economic decisions [3]