Here’s when to expect key jobs and inflation reports after the government reopens

As the U.S. federal government gears up to reopen after a protracted shutdown, crucial economic data that was delayed—namely jobs and inflation reports—is finally poised to come back online. Analysts expect the September employment report, largely compiled before the shutdown began, to hit within days of reopening. However, it’s much murkier for October’s data. Inflation metrics such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Producer Price Index (PPI), and the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE) may be delayed substantially—or even skipped—because federal staff were furloughed during the data‑collection period. The stakes are highest for the Federal Reserve, which meets December 9–10 to decide on monetary‑policy direction. Economists say the central bank may rely on the November jobs report (due December 5) and possibly a November CPI print—both of which should be less compromised—to inform its decisions. #economywatch #jobsreport #inflationdata #fedpolicy #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM