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Trump, Claiming Weak Jobs Numbers Were ‘Manipulated,' Moves to Fire Labor Official

1. Ousting the Bureau of Labor Statistics head may weaken trust in economic data. 2. Reduced confidence in data can negatively affect S&P 500 market sentiment.

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Why Bearish?

Historical instances show that shifts in economic data leadership can lead to market volatility. For example, the 2013 handling of jobs data led to initial skepticism affecting stock valuations.

How important is it?

Given that S&P 500 responses often correlate with economic indicators, lack of confidence in these metrics could adversely affect investor behavior.

Why Short Term?

Market sentiments typically react quickly to government changes affecting economic reports, impacting investor confidence almost immediately.

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