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Erika McEntarfer

Erika McEntarfer

Former Commissioner, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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After her firing, McEntarfer reportedly thanked BLS staff and later wrote that the October data gap was 'just a straightforward consequence' of a six‑week shutdown.([ainvest.com](https://www.ainvest.com/news/trump-fires-bls-director-weak-july-jobs-report-35000-jobs-2508/?utm_source=openai))

Stories

A weakening U.S. job market forces a Fed pivot under a data blackout

Money Moves

Fired by President Trump in August 2025 after weaker‑than‑expected jobs data and revisions

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on December 10, 2025, in a deeply divided 9–3 vote—the most dissents in six years, bringing the funds rate to 3.5–3.75%. Minutes released December 30 revealed the decision was 'finely balanced,' with officials split over whether weak hiring or inflation poses the greater risk.

Updated 6 days ago