Concerns Over Inflation Data Integrity After BLS Chief Fired
Investors eye CPI release amid fears of politicization
Investor confidence in upcoming U.S. inflation data has been shaken following President Trump’s dismissal of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Analysts warn the move could raise doubts about the credibility of Consumer Price Index figures and may prompt investors to demand higher yields on Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities.
Alternative data providers are expected to gain attention as markets look for independent verification.