Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Grapples with "Data Fog" Amidst Government Shutdown, Clouding December Rate Decisions
The Federal Reserve finds itself in an unenviable position, grappling with a profound "data fog" as a government shutdown has halted the release of crucial economic indicators. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) largely shuttered, policymakers are operating without the