Questionable Conduct and Inequality in Financial Markets

The revelation of non-public information being shared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics raises concerns about what other information Wall Street and wealthy clients benefit from. It highlights a disparity in the financial game being played between the wealthy and the general public. The detailed email containing information about changes in used car prices, addressed to super users, shows a level of organization that suggests more involvement than just one employee freelancing. The handling of this situation by the agency will be crucial in determining if there will be accountability beyond a single employee or if larger issues of widespread communication are identified.