Trump's pick for BLS chief has floated pausing monthly jobs reports. Investors and economists say it's a terrible idea.

• 06/12/2025, 4:18 PM
• businessinsider.com

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E.J. Antoni, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the chief economist at the right-leaning Heritage Foundation, floated pausing the monthly jobs report amid accuracy concerns. Market pros say that would be a terrible move.