果然是特朗普自己人，“就业数据就先别报了”

Core Viewpoint - The newly nominated head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Anthony, supports former President Trump's call to suspend monthly employment reports until issues with the data are resolved, which could significantly impact businesses and policymakers relying on this data for economic assessments [1][3]. Group 1: Employment Data Concerns - Anthony has expressed doubts about the legitimacy of BLS data over the past year, suggesting that the agency should halt monthly reports and instead provide less timely but more accurate quarterly data [3]. - The BLS has been publishing monthly employment reports since 1915, which are critical for assessing labor market health, including job growth and unemployment rates [3]. - Recent reports indicated that the U.S. added only 73,000 jobs in July, significantly below market expectations, and previous months' data were revised downward, raising concerns about the reliability of the employment statistics [6]. Group 2: Political Implications - Trump's dissatisfaction with the employment data led him to accuse the previous BLS director, McKennafer, of manipulating data to harm Republican interests ahead of the 2024 elections, resulting in McKennafer's dismissal [6]. - The nomination of Anthony, who has a background in conservative think tanks rather than labor economics, has raised questions about his qualifications for the role, with some economists expressing skepticism about his ability to lead the BLS effectively [6][7]. Group 3: Economic Impact - The potential suspension of monthly employment reports could lead data users to seek labor market statistics from private companies, which may exacerbate criticisms regarding the politicization of employment data and could result in increased volatility in asset classes [4].