Shutdown delays October inflation report – what does the Fed's data say?
1. Longest government shutdown delays key economic reports like October CPI. 2. Cleveland Fed's nowcast shows CPI increased 0.18%, core CPI up 0.25%. 3. Inflation remains above Fed's 2% target, creating economic uncertainties. 4. White House claims shutdown impaired federal statistical system. 5. Legislation to fund government until January 30 aims to restore data flow.