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Trump's pick to lead labor stats agency could pause monthly jobs report over accuracy concerns

1. E.J. Antoni criticizes flawed methodology of the jobs report. 2. He suggests suspending monthly reports for more accurate quarterly data. 3. Antoni's appointment follows significant downward revisions in job figures. 4. Lack of confidence in job data can mislead economic decision-makers. 5. Job growth numbers have been contested by Trump, influencing market sentiment.

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Why Bearish?

Unreliable job data can hinder investor confidence and lead to market volatility. Historical data revisions have previously impacted market reactions negatively, as seen after major BLS corrections.

How important is it?

The credibility of job data directly affects economic sentiment and market performance, especially in the S&P 500, which consists of large companies sensitive to job market trends.

Why Short Term?

Immediate reactions to job data discrepancies typically lead to short-term market adjustments. Previous BLS report inaccuracies have caused swift market sell-offs.

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