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In reply to the discussion: Labor Department won't release Friday's key jobs report, other data, in case of a shutdown [View all]progree
(12,384 posts)31. Here's another BLS graphic that is readily available -- the two key graphs over a 2-year period
From the news release summary as before: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
Click on "The PDF version of the news release" at the bottom of the page. Result: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf
this has the two chief graphs: unemployment rate and non-farm payroll jobs at the top:
This 40 page PDF has all the tables (unfortunately only the two graphs). I always download and save.
Why the news release summary doesn't have these two graphs, I have no reason why.
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Labor Department won't release Friday's key jobs report, other data, in case of a shutdown [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Monday
OP
Wrong. The career professional economists there are not appointed. Please stop with the disinformation. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Monday
#6
Knowledgeable people (Wiz Imp) have told you. That's how you know. Trust Wiz Imp more than tRump
Bernardo de La Paz
Monday
#21
LOL. Yes, trump's tantrum and subsequent firing of Erika McEntarfer means nothing. Gotcha.
PSPS
Monday
#19
Correct. They mean nothing. Later, if economists get fired, they might mean something.
Bernardo de La Paz
Monday
#22
The data will be ready Wednesday morning, per normal, could be released then.
Bernardo de La Paz
Monday
#5
Correct. The jobs data is always embargoed until 8:30 am on the first Friday of each month.
Wiz Imp
Monday
#16
I figured you knew, but for those who don't - it's the easiest way for DU members and other regular types
progree
Monday
#26
Oh, I was only recommending checking bls.gov for the 2 headline numbers and maybe the initial paragraph
progree
Monday
#28
Here's a charts package from the BLS that I should include in my job reports links
progree
Tuesday
#30
Here's another BLS graphic that is readily available -- the two key graphs over a 2-year period
progree
Tuesday
#31
The Republicans are majorities in both houses and hold the Presidency and the Supreme Court
Prairie Gates
Monday
#7
ISM and ADP release on Wed., Challenger on Thursday, and ISM more on Friday. . . . .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Monday
#9