Economy News Cpi Data Is The Economy Headed For Disinflation Or Stagflation

A tiny light in an economic data blackout is about to shine through the shutdown for a brief moment

Nearly two dozen days have passed since a federal agency has published an economic report. The US government’s shutdown has resulted in a blackout of critical data, further clouding an already opaque ... Read More

Fed Officials May Shine Some Light on the Economy Amid Lack of Government Data Due to Shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its second week, the closure of some federal agencies leaves investors and economists in the dark as to where the economy is or might be headed. In the meantime, the ... Read More

All eyes on CPI report after weeks of economic data blackout

Economists largely expect persistent retail inflation in September, increasing at the same pace as the month before. Headline CPI in September is seen rising 0.4% M/M, same as the prior month. On a ... Read More

Consumer sentiment worsens as some economists warn of 'stagflation'

Consumer sentiment dampened in September, extending a decline from the previous month as government data showed a hiring slowdown alongside an uptick of inflation, prompting concern about an economic ... Read More

Government shutdown halts data, stokes risk as economy wobbles, experts say

Federal agencies said they would not release some key data during the shutdown. The government shutdown halted the release of key economic data, choking off the flow of information as some experts ... Read More

The Fed Faces A Lose-Lose Situation After September's CPI Report

Markets reacted positively to September's CPI report, but rate cut drivers signal Fed challenges ahead. Find out why this matters for future market moves. Read More

CPI Report Will Shine Light On Economy During Data Blackout

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter who has covered the pandemic-era economy in hundreds of stories over the past two years. He's written hundreds of stories breaking down ... Read More

Government shutdown halts release of economic data. The Fed may be 'flying blind' on interest rates, experts say.

The shutdown could prevent the release of a jobs report on Friday. The government shutdown on Wednesday has halted the release of some major economic data at a wobbly moment for the economy, ... Read More