The ongoing government shutdown isn’t just the longest in American history. It’s likely the most damaging, too.

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Gold drifts below $4,000 as investors await US jobs data

Gold prices were mixed against a stronger dollar as markets waited for US private payroll data for clues as to the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. Gold futures rose 0.9% to $3,995.00 per ounce, ...

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US government shutdown stops flow of key economic data, latest impact of Trump's tariffs

The prolonged US federal government shutdown has been affecting the release of key data that policymakers need to assess the trade war's effects and gauge price and labour market trends, further ...

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Oil steady as investors assess weaker data, lower US fuel stocks

Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors digested weaker economic data from top oil importers and U.S. inventories pointing to firmer fuel demand, while a stronger U.S. dollar weighed ...

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What happens when economic data goes dark?

Economic data is a bit like a boiler: it chugs along in the background, few people really understand how it works, and you only notice it when it breaks down.

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