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US Government Shutdown Delays Key Economic Data, Sparks Investor Concerns

11/3/2025

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The U.S. government is approaching its longest shutdown, delaying the release of crucial economic data.
Investors rely on private surveys as government data remain unavailable, risking misreading the economy.
The Federal Reserve's rate cut has sparked mixed expectations, with a 68% chance of another cut in December.
Global markets remain broadly stable as Asian stocks rise on positive tech sentiment, despite concerns over the sustainability of the U.S.-China trade truce.

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Story summary

The U.S. government is approaching its longest shutdown, delaying the release of crucial economic data.
Investors rely on private surveys as government data remain unavailable, risking misreading the economy.
The Federal Reserve's rate cut has sparked mixed expectations, with a 68% chance of another cut in December.
Global markets remain broadly stable as Asian stocks rise on positive tech sentiment, despite concerns over the sustainability of the U.S.-China trade truce.