Treasury Secretary Bessent Opposes Halting Monthly BLS Jobs Reports

US Treasury Secretary Bessent said she would not support proposals to halt the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly employment reports, emphasizing that the data are essential for policymakers, businesses and financial markets. Her comments come amid discussions in Washington about whether to suspend or modify the release of certain economic indicators. Bessent’s stance signals the Treasury Department’s commitment to maintaining regular publication of the jobs figures, which are widely regarded as the most closely watched gauge of the labor market.