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Government Shutdown Clouds Fed's Economic Decision-Making

11/9/2025

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The ongoing U.S. government shutdown disrupted the release of critical economic data, hindering Federal Reserve policymakers from basing interest-rate decisions on timely reports.
Economists warn that the likelihood of receiving accurate October employment and inflation data diminishes each day.
The absence of this information complicates the Fed's assessment of the labor market and inflation risks and could widen divisions among officials.
Even if data is released retroactively, its reliability may be questioned, raising concerns about the Fed's ability to make informed decisions and investor confidence in the Treasury market.

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The ongoing U.S. government shutdown disrupted the release of critical economic data, hindering Federal Reserve policymakers from basing interest-rate decisions on timely reports.
Economists warn that the likelihood of receiving accurate October employment and inflation data diminishes each day.
The absence of this information complicates the Fed's assessment of the labor market and inflation risks and could widen divisions among officials.
Even if data is released retroactively, its reliability may be questioned, raising concerns about the Fed's ability to make informed decisions and investor confidence in the Treasury market.