The government shutdown is curtailing key economic data, including the jobs report, leaving the US economy in a state of uncertainty.

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Payroll data on ice gives Wall Street newfound free time, but a big problem reading the economy

The release of U.S. jobs data typically has traders and investors glued to their screens at 8:30 am waiting for the all-important numbers. This Friday, however, is giving some a sudden surplus of free ...

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Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy

Federal Reserve officials may have to determine next steps for interest rates without access to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' September employment data.

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Markets reach new highs despite U.S. government shutdown and economic ‘data vacuum’

Canada’s main stock index reversed earlier losses to finish in positive territory and continue its streak of record highs, while U.S. markets also gained despite a U.S. government shutdown preventing ...

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Fed shutdown impacts economic data vital to policymakers

The government shutdown that began Wednesday will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the US ...

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