When Politics Touches Data: A Look at Presidential Appointments and Economic Numbers

Politics and Economic Data: Examining BLS Appointments and Trust

It’s not often that political appointments directly intersect with the data we rely on for economic understanding. But when the agency responsible for collecting and publishing vital labor statistics sees changes at its helm, it’s worth a closer look. Today, I want to unpack what happens when political considerations meet the agencies tasked with providing … Read more

When Data Feels Fuzzier: Why Trust in Economic Numbers Matters

The Growing Distrust in US Economic Data and Its Market Implications

It’s been on my mind lately – this growing sense of unease when we look at the economic data coming out of the U.S. You know, things like inflation numbers and the latest labor statistics. As someone who spent a career in tech, I’ve always appreciated clean, reliable data. It’s the bedrock of good decisions. … Read more

Data Integrity: Why Politics Shouldn’t Tweak Labor Stats

Data Integrity in Labor Statistics: Why Politics Shouldn't Tweak Numbers

As a former tech executive, I’ve always believed that good data is the bedrock of smart decisions. In the tech world, if your data is off, your algorithms fail, your products break, and trust evaporates. This principle isn’t confined to Silicon Valley; it extends to the very statistics that shape our understanding of the economy. … Read more