Hanging on the front of the Department of Labor HQ in Washington is a giant banner, three-storeys-high of Trump’s head. “American Workers FIRST,” it screams. This came three days after he told 800 generals and admirals that American cities would make “good training grounds” for American combat troops. The Fed needs the data to set its policy rate and make other adjustments to monetary policy. Another outfit (Challenger, Gray & Christmas) says current hiring is the lowest in 16 years.