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What to expect with missing economic data as government shutdown ends

One of the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has been critical economic data about inflation and jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics saw its work slow and then stop in ... Read More

With government jobs report delayed, what other data reveals about the economy

The labor market may not be cratering, but it does not look very strong. This week, a private report found 42,000 new jobs were created last month. Then, a separate report found more than 150,000 jobs ... Read More

When to expect key economic data after the shutdown and what it means for the Fed

September’s employment report is expected to be the first major release after the shutdown, as that data was already collected before it began. The release of other key metrics on inflation and ... Read More

It’s Going to Be Really Hard to Work Out How Much the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

The effect will probably be mostly temporary, but will leave a data fog at an otherwise uncertain time for the economy. Read More

What today's inflation report says about the economy — and Social Security checks

Because of the shutdown, the federal government is belatedly releasing new Consumer Price Index numbers, which the Social Security Administration needs to adjust for next year's benefits. Well, much ... Read More

You May Think You Know How Much Your House Is Worth. You Could Be Wrong

There's a good chance you're completely wrong about how much your house is worth, with serious implications for your personal finances, a new study says. Read More

Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data

When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making? In ordinary times, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and voting members of the Federal ... Read More

Your Startup Might Be Operating in the Wrong Ecosystem. The ‘Relevance Map’ Can Help You Find the Right One.

Entrepreneurial success depends on aligning your venture with the right economy. Here's how the relevance map can guide that alignment. Read More