The government shutdown delayed the October CPI inflation report indefinitely, as alternate gauges like the Cleveland Fed's inflation nowcast estimated 2.96% annual inflation.

Leavitt said the Democrats "may have permanently damaged the Federal Statistical system with October CPI and jobs reports likely never being released".

A big unknown ahead of the September CPI is how much the government shutdown, which started Oct. 1, impacts the data. Ten days later, statisticians at the Bureau of Labor Statistics were called back to work to complete the report.

The U.S. Labor Department's statistical agency should prioritize the production of November employment and inflation reports when the government reopens to ensure Federal Reserve officials have up-to-date information at their December policy meeting,

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is falling back from record highs as a lack of economic data continues to leave investors in the dark on the state of the

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This data shows first-time unemployment insurance filings, offering an early signal of labor market conditions. • 12:00 PM ET - EIA Crude Oil Inventories (Forecast:1.000M, Previous: 5.202M): This weekly change in commercial crude oil barrels held by US firms influences petroleum prices and potential inflation impacts.