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Revised Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the U.S. economy added 178,000 fewer private-sector jobs from April 2025 to March 2026 than initially reported. Manufacturing lost an additional 67,000 jobs in the revision. While The Washington Post links this to the impact of tariffs, Mortgage News Daily argues the benchmark revision is a statistical adjustment that does not reflect current labor conditions.
Analysts across major banks are growing skeptical of the June U.S. jobs data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, noting an implausible 61,000‑job drop in leisure and hospitality during the World Cup month and pointing to frequent revisions. While overall payroll gains were modest, economists expect an upward revision to the top-line figure in July as more survey data arrive, underscoring that the labor market remains murky and data quality should be treated with caution amid an uncertain policy environment.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics significantly revised down job growth projections through March 2025, sparking speculation about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, with markets reacting cautiously amid upcoming inflation data and economic uncertainties.
The US IT job market has worsened after significant downward revisions to May and June employment data by the BLS, revealing a deeper sector slowdown with 26,500 jobs lost year-to-date in 2025. Despite some demand in AI-related roles, overall employment in tech is declining amid economic uncertainty and layoffs, with unemployment rates higher than the national average.