Impending US Government Shutdown Threatens Economic Data Release and Veterans' Well-being
The publication of major U.S. economic data, including employment and inflation reports, will be suspended indefinitely if the federal government shuts down due to lack of funding. This would leave policymakers, investors, businesses, and ordinary Americans in the dark as they make key decisions. The suspension would affect government agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau, delaying the release of important data on jobs, consumer prices, retail sales, housing starts, and GDP. The Federal Reserve, as a self-funding agency, would continue to release data, policy statements, and reports.