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U.S. Government Shutdown Disrupts Global Economic Data Flow

10/15/2025

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The U.S. government shutdown has halted the flow of economic data, raising global policymakers' concerns about its impact.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and Bank of England member Catherine Mann say the data gap complicates decision-making.
Alternative indicators exist, but their usefulness depends on the missing government data for proper comparison.
The data shutdown increases the risk of errors in economic assessments and underscores the urgency for a resolution.

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The U.S. government shutdown has halted the flow of economic data, raising global policymakers' concerns about its impact.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and Bank of England member Catherine Mann say the data gap complicates decision-making.
Alternative indicators exist, but their usefulness depends on the missing government data for proper comparison.
The data shutdown increases the risk of errors in economic assessments and underscores the urgency for a resolution.