A Reopened Government Hasn’t Ended Delays to Economic Data

The reopening of the government has not resolved delays in the release of critical economic data, including jobs and inflation figures. These data will be released late and with caveats, which complicates the Federal Reserve's deliberations on interest rates. Economists, policymakers, and investors will have to wait weeks for a clearer understanding of essential topics such as inflation, spending, and the labor market.