_WHAT’S HAPPENING_
On the first Friday of every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issues its monthly employment report — a snapshot of the nation’s labor market from the previous month.
This report matters. It reflects whether Americans are working and able to find jobs, guides Federal Reserve policymakers in deciding whether to adjust interest rates, and shapes public perception of a president’s economic performance.
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