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Most data is released to the public in ways to make the data as use-less as possible. This is particularly true with economic data and SEC financial information. So, none of this type of "noise" or its analogue "noise cancellation" should really be taken at face value. The threshold for even disclosure of such mistakes is typically based on "material adversity", and this is the type of standard which people should look to in this case. The question is simply does it move the needle? Its not clear from reading these multiple threads that it does.

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