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Government shutdown would leave the Fed flying blind
Government shutdown would leave the Fed flying blind
In the event of a US government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says it will stop releasing data, including key figures on inflation and unemployment. A lack of crucial government data would make it difficult for investors and the Federal Reserve to interpret the US economy.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Fed cares a lot about jobs data — but it may be getting mixed signals
The Fed cares a lot about jobs data — but it may be getting mixed signals
According to private payroll processor ADP, US employers hired 455,000 new workers in June. Meanwhile, in its monthly tally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said 105,000 new workers were hired. But for August, the two arrived at similar estimates — ADP reported on Wednesday that 177,000 new workers were added last month, and on Friday the BLS reported 187,000 new hires.
1970-01-01 08:00