Government Shutdown Leaves US Economic Indicators in Limbo as Data Delays Mount

A prolonged government shutdown has halted the release of essential economic data, including Gross domestic product figures, leaving US policymakers and financial institutions without critical insights.

• The government shutdown, ongoing for nearly a month, has delayed vital economic reports, including Gross domestic product data for the third quarter, set to be released on Thursday.
• Key metrics, such as employment figures and inflation rates, are also impacted, leaving businesses and policymakers struggling to assess the state of the US workforce.
• The Democratic Party (United States) faces increasing pressure as the shutdown complicates economic forecasting and disrupts the flow of essential data critical for decision-making.