Federal Reserve
As the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes for its highly anticipated policy meeting on October 28-29, 2025, Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues face an extraordinary challenge: a "double blackout." Not only are they observing the customary pre-meeting communication quiet period, but they are
Government Shutdown
Washington D.C., October 24, 2025 – As the U.S. federal government enters its 24th day of an ongoing shutdown, a critical "economic data blackout" is increasingly clouding the financial landscape. The prolonged funding lapse, which commenced on October 1st, has already led to significant delays in the
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve finds itself in an unprecedented predicament as it prepares for its critical interest rate decision next week, operating without key job market data. This "informational vacuum," as Fed Chair Jerome Powell has described it, stems from a combination of an ongoing government shutdown, which has
Economic Data
Financial markets are bracing for a pivotal "Economic Friday" on October 24, 2025, as a trio of crucial data releases – the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), and New Home Sales – are poised to offer a comprehensive snapshot of the U.S. economy. These indicators,
ADP
The Federal Reserve's crucial insights into the U.S. labor market have been significantly curtailed following a recent decision by Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP) to cease sharing its private payroll data. This abrupt halt, which reportedly occurred after August 2025, removes a vital "key payroll tracker&
U.S. Census Bureau
Washington D.C. – October 21, 2025 – The U.S. Census Bureau is actively refining its approach to economic data collection, with significant revisions to the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) now in effect. These strategic updates, designed to streamline reporting and enhance data quality, mark a pivotal moment for businesses
Treasury Yields
Washington D.C., October 21, 2025 – The U.S. financial landscape is currently gripped by a pronounced "risk-off" sentiment, as Treasury yields continue their downward slide, unequivocally signaling investor conviction in an aggressive cycle of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. This pervasive belief is fueled by a cocktail
Economic Data
As the financial world braces for mid-week insights, critical economic data releases scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, are set to provide a fresh pulse on the U.S. economy. The highly anticipated Empire State Manufacturing Index and the Federal Reserve's Beige Book will offer crucial perspectives on
Government Shutdown
The United States economy is grappling with the deepening impact of an ongoing government shutdown, now stretching into its second week as of October 10, 2025. The stalemate in Washington has triggered an immediate information blackout, severely disrupting the release of critical economic data, and casting a long shadow of
Market Overview
The financial world finds itself adrift on October 10, 2025, as a sophisticated and unprecedented cyberattack has crippled the United States' official economic reporting infrastructure, casting a long shadow of uncertainty over global markets. Investors and analysts are grappling with an information vacuum, forcing a "wait-and-see" approach
Government Shutdown
The ongoing government shutdown has plunged financial markets into a state of heightened uncertainty, as the vital flow of economic data—the lifeblood of informed decision-making—grinds to a halt. With key agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and the Census Bureau ceasing
Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach is at a pivotal juncture, grappling with a dual economic narrative characterized by persistently rising apartment rents and alarmingly high office vacancies. A new interactive data dashboard, recently unveiled by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) on October 3, 2025, provides a stark look into these