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Ken Griffin lays down the law on why Trump needs to back off the Fed, saying his meddling could prompt a national debt crisis

Ken Griffin warns Trump’s pressure on Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve risks eroding U.S. institutional credibility.

Fortune

Economist Asks Fed To Take Its 'Head Out Of The Sand' On Rates Amid Weak Jobs Report — But Cuts 'Will Harm the Labor Market,' Says Peter Schiff

Prominent economists are sharing their opinions on last week’s weaker-than-expected jobs report, seeing it as a clear sign of a slowdown in America’s labor market.

Benzinga

5 Things You Still May Not Be Able To Afford, Even With the 2026 Social Security COLA

Combined with already existing inflation, could make more purchases unaffordable for seniors, such as in the following areas

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The most troubling feature of the job market is how thinly spread gains are, top economist says — 'this only happens when the economy is in recession'

"Since the beginning of the year, the economy has created a paltry 600k jobs, but without the job growth in these industries, there would be zero job growth."

Fortune

Dismal August Jobs Report Offers Rate-Cut Relief: What the Experts Are Saying

The August jobs report came in much lower than expected, lifting the odds that several rate cuts will come through by year's end.

Kiplinger

Trump’s nominee to lead BLS accused of trolling top Democrats with offensive Twitter account

EJ Antoni, a Heritage Foundation economist, allegedly used social media platform to dish out abuse and entertain conspiracy theories

The Independent UK

America’s job growth has flatlined—and Mark Zandi believes June may have been the start of a recession

June’s job loss was the first since the pandemic, a flashing-red signal that the economy’s growth momentum has stopped.

Fortune

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The labor market is balancing on a knife edge, and the factors weakening it aren’t going anywhere

The Federal Reserve faces rising labor market weakness as BLS revisions, JOLTS downturn, and AI job displacement fuel calls for FOMC rate cuts—but what underlying factors are shaping the data, and are they here to stay?

Fortune

US added just 22,000 jobs in August, continuing slowdown amid Trump tariffs

Latest report also contained more bad news – the US lost 13,000 jobs in June, according to latest survey

The Guardian - US

US employers likely added a modest 80,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market has cooled

When the Labor Department put out a disappointing jobs report a month ago, an enraged President Donald Trump responded by firing the economist in charge of compiling the numbers and nominating a loyalist to replace her

The Independent UK

ADP says job growth was ‘whipsawed’ in August, with rare warning on AI and consumer jitters

It’s an ominous sign ahead of Friday’s release of jobs data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fortune

Why Trump’s firing of the US jobs chief has economists worried

Economists warn credibility of Bureau of Labor Statistics at risk after Trump ousts commissioner over job numbers

The Guardian - US

Social Security COLA at Risk? How Tariffs and Turmoil Could Cut Increases

The countdown to next year’s Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) has already begun, but this time the process is clouded with uncertainty. Recent...

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Trump aides scramble to defend tariffs after bombshell court ruling – and as crucial jobs report looms

Trump claims the tariffs generate revenue even as the economy has shown signs that they will increase prices for consumers

The Independent UK

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How Much the Average Middle-Class Retiree Spends Monthly at Age 65

Find out exactly how much the average middle-class 65 year old spends monthly.

The Conversation

In a post-truth world, what happens if we can’t trust US economic data any more?

We may already live in the post-truth world, but are we about to enter the era of post-truth statistics?

Fortune

Millions of Gen Zers are jobless—and unemployment is mainly affecting men

Young men ages 20 to 24 have faced higher unemployment rates since the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic as Gen Z women funnel into AI-proof jobs like health care.

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How Much the Average Middle-Class Retiree Spends Monthly at Age 80

Retirees tend to spend less money the older that they get, on average. Here's a look at how much the average middle-class retiree spends monthly at age 80.

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The Independent UK

Solicitudes de ayuda por desempleo aumentan en EEUU, pero despidos siguen bajos

Una mayor cantidad de estadounidenses solicitaron ayuda por desempleo la semana pasada, pero los despidos en Estados Unidos se mantienen en el mismo intervalo históricamente saludable de los últimos años.

Benzinga

Top Air Force Officer To Retire Early Amid Trump's Military Reshuffle—'Certainly Not His Choice'

Gen. David Allvin, the chief of staff of the Air Force, is set to retire two years ahead of schedule. This announcement, made on Monday, adds to the growing list of high-ranking military exits under Trump’s administration.

Reason

Tariffs Begin Taking a Bite out of the Economy

Tariffs are taxes, and we pay the price.

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Stop Buying These 3 Grocery Items — Prices Are at a 3-Year High

Prices for these 3 grocery items have hit a 3-year high—find out which ones to avoid and how to shop smarter without sacrificing your essentials.

The Independent UK

Account tied to Trump nominee posted conspiracy theories about Epstein, the 2020 election and Covid, report says

Erwin Antoni, the president’s pick to take over the Bureau of Labor Statistics, serves as the chief economist for The Heritage Foundation and contributed to Project 2025

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Economic Iceberg Hides Tariff Risk To Consumers

The U.S. economy may appear steady on the surface, with consumer spending strong and the stock market charging ahead. Yet beneath that optimism lurks a...

Benzinga

Trump's New BLS Pick Could Lead To 'Higher Tax Bills' For Americans, Warns Experts—'Workers May Not Feel The Ebb And Flow Of Monthly Data...'

The recent nomination of E.J. Antoni by President Donald Trump to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) could potentially influence tax rates for Americans.

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