Economists say firing a top official for revisions to a jobs report sends a bad message and could destroy trust in data ...

Investors have long parsed economic reports on the labor market or inflation to help determine prices for stocks and bonds.

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Markets appear unfazed by Trump's shocking move to fire the BLS chief. Stronger rate-cut odds and solid earnings are helping investors look past the news.

The monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it.