Archive · 22 Nov 2025
US Government Halts October Inflation, Jobs Reports Due to Shutdown
The US government has postponed the release of important economic reports, including inflation and jobs data for October, due to a recent shutdown.
This means that the Federal Reserve won't have the latest data when they meet to decide about interest rates.
The shutdown also delayed other economic indicators like retail sales and trade reports.
US government cancels October inflation report due to shutdown
October jobs market report also postponed
Fog intensifies around Fed's upcoming interest rate meeting
Shutdown delayed various economic indicators including retail sales and trade
BLS unable to retroactively collect October consumer inflation data
- Who
- US government, Bureau of Labor Statistics
- What
- Cancelled the release of October's consumer inflation and jobs reports
- When
- Due to the 43-day government shutdown from October to mid-November
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Due to the shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics was unable to collect the necessary data
- Original Release Date for Inflation Report
- November 13
- Fed's Interest Rate Meeting
- December 9-10
- Duration of Government Shutdown
- 43 days (October to mid-November)