The extended government shutdown has put collecting most October inflation data out of reach for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to people familiar with the agency’s operations

The extended government shutdown has put collecting most October inflation data out of reach for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to people familiar with the agency’s operations. 2025-10-24 14:59:00…

Continue ReadingThe extended government shutdown has put collecting most October inflation data out of reach for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to people familiar with the agency’s operations

Economists and policymakers are paying close attention to the latest inflation report for clues on the state of the economy and the direction of interest rates

Consumer prices rose 3% from a year earlier, the Labor Department said, hotter than August’s increase of 2.9%. Economists had expected a rise of 3.1% 2025-10-24 12:32:00 Konrad Putzier

Continue ReadingEconomists and policymakers are paying close attention to the latest inflation report for clues on the state of the economy and the direction of interest rates