The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown on October 1 after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a funding agreement before the federal fiscal year ended on September 30.
The shutdown has disrupted the release of critical economic data at a time when policymakers and investors are seeking clarity on the state of the U.S. economy — including the labor market, inflation trends, consumer spending, and business investment.
Major federal agencies responsible for publishing key indicators, such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and Census Bureau, have halted nearly all data collection and publication for the duration of the shutdown. However, the BLS announced it will still release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September on October 24, delayed from its original October 15 date.
While private-sector data providers will continue to release some reports, many of their analyses depend partly on government data and may also face disruptions.
The forward calendar of upcoming economic reports highlights which releases will be suspended if the shutdown continues and which will proceed as planned. The schedule remains subject to further changes depending on the duration of the government closure.
