Economic Fog Lifts: Key Data Returns After Shutdown
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Economic Fog Lifts: Key Data Returns After Shutdown
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After the longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history, financial markets can finally breathe easier as delayed economic reports begin flowing again. The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its September jobs report today—nearly seven weeks late—providing vital insights into America's economic health that policymakers and investors have desperately needed.
As Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi aptly puts it, we've been "flying in fog without instrumentation." This week brings a flood of backlogged data including wholesale inflation, consumer prices, and retail sales figures that will help the Federal Reserve navigate its December meeting.
The stakes couldn't be higher. Recent indicators show a cooling labor market alongside stubbornly elevated inflation, creating a policy dilemma. Fed Governor Lisa Cook notes that while economic growth remains steady—bolstered by business investment and AI-driven productivity—price pressures persist
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