EXPLAINED: 6 - The Real Truth

'We might need more than a few grains of salt': Top economists pan inflation report that effectively assumed housing inflation was zero

The culprit, several economists say, is the extended government shutdown.

Fortune · Dec 18, 2025

Inflation is up 2.7% over the last year despite Trump’s claims ‘prices are down’

Prices on numerous goods spike as the labor market continues to be sluggish

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

US lost 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 in November, according to delayed data

Data shows the headline unemployment rate continued to climb and hit 4.6%, a four-year high, last month

The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025

US economy added a surprising 119,000 jobs in September, two-months-late jobs report reveals

The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the report after the longest government shutdown in history

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Stocks Settle Higher Before Nvidia Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.56%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.39%, and December...

Barchart · Nov 19, 2025

Dollar Rallies as December Fed Rate Cut Expectations Fade

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.65% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar rallied on Wednesday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) canceled the publication of the Oct employment report, which removes key data before next month's FOMC meeting and lowers the chances of a...

Barchart · Nov 19, 2025

Here’s How Much You’re Paying for Utilities in Your State

Americans are paying more for utilities than ever, and the increases are likely far from over.J.D. Power reported last month that average household utility costs had jumped by 41% over the previous...

GOBankingRates · Nov 16, 2025

September Jobs Report Set For Thursday Release As Government Shutdown Data Fog Lifts

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced on Friday that its first report following the government shutdown will be September's nonfarm payrolls. The data is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday.

Benzinga · Nov 15, 2025

White House official says October jobs and inflation data are likely to never be released

It’s the first time monthly data on the economic indicators is missed since the Bureau of Labor Statistics officially started the reports.

Fortune · Nov 13, 2025

The shutdown-imposed data gap could be permanent

The White House said Wednesday that the Bureau of Labor Statistics might not release any of last month's data.

Axios · Nov 13, 2025