Federal Shutdown Sparks Shift to Private Economic Data Sources
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The US government shutdown is hindering the Bureau of Labor Statistics' ability to produce key economic indicators like the CPI and employment data, leading to reliance on less reliable private sector estimates, which could impact economic understanding and decision-making.
- Government economic data was in trouble. Then came the shutdown. Politico
- The government isn’t releasing economic data. Private firms are stepping in. The Washington Post
- Podcast: Why This US Government Shutdown Is Different Bloomberg.com
- AP reader question: How might the federal shutdown affect the economy? WTOP
- Will the federal government shutdown last long enough to hurt the U.S. economy? USA Today
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