US Economy Goes Dark as Data Stops Flowing

The US Government shutdown has choked off the release of key economic data, leaving economists, investors, and policymakers in the dark. The labour department has postponed its monthly jobs report, while inflation figures due next week could also go unreported if the shutdown continues. Agencies like the bureau of economic analysis and the census bureau have paused all scheduled releases, creating what experts are calling a data Vaccum at a critical time. The shutdown continues as of now, with congress failing to agree on a funding deal after multiple failed votes in the senate.