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October CPI Delayed, Fed Faces Inflation Dilemma Ahead

11/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release October consumer price index (CPI) due to data collection issues from the 43-day government shutdown.
The cancellation leaves the Federal Reserve without inflation data ahead of December 10 decision.
Fed officials express concern over missing data, complicating monetary policy decisions.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid pressure, with talk of replacing Powell as his term ends in May.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. government shutdowns, notably the 16-day closure in 2013, stem from budgetary disputes, particularly over the Affordable Care Act. This shutdown affected 800,000 federal employees and cost the economy approximately $24 billion. The recent 43-day shutdown, beginning October 1, 2025, echoes these past challenges, complicating economic stability and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions.

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Story summary

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release October consumer price index (CPI) due to data collection issues from the 43-day government shutdown.
The cancellation leaves the Federal Reserve without inflation data ahead of December 10 decision.
Fed officials express concern over missing data, complicating monetary policy decisions.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid pressure, with talk of replacing Powell as his term ends in May.

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