Labor Department to Release Inflation Data Despite Shutdown
TL;DR
The Labor Department has recalled furloughed workers to compile critical inflation data amid a government shutdown, which has halted other releases and raised concerns about the impact on economic decision-making and data quality, especially given recent political tensions and staffing issues at the BLS.
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- Labor Department recalls furloughed workers to compile critical inflation data Politico
- With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown CNN
- CPI inflation report will be released by Labor Department, while other data is delayed by shutdown CNBC
- Inflation Report Will Be Released Despite Shutdown The New York Times
- Why the shutdown isn't stopping the monthly inflation report or Social Security raises Axios
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