Delayed Economic Data Releases Post-Government Shutdown
The U.S. government shutdown disrupted the FLOW of critical economic indicators, leaving markets in the dark on inflation and labor trends. Key reports are now being rescheduled, but gaps remain.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed September's jobs report will drop November 20—seven weeks behind schedule. October's employment data survives the cut, though its release date hangs in limbo. The fate of October's CPI reading, originally due November 13, remains uncertain as statisticians grapple with backlogged data collection.
Weekly jobless claims—typically a Thursday ritual—face similar delays, with the next update tentatively slated for November 20. These disruptions come as cryptocurrency markets show heightened sensitivity to macroeconomic signals, with Bitcoin and Ethereum often reacting sharply to employment and inflation surprises.
