I've commented here on the US cooking economic numbers before, though i haven't attempted a compilation. But just a few days ago the latest job numbers were released, showing an increase in jobs (Bloomberg article).  Little noticed was a sentence revising the previous month downwards.  the market reacted with gusto, but i couldn't help thinking it was but another example of statistical manipulation.  swear i've seen that often.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin