What Federal Layoffs and Contractor Delays Mean for the Economy

The US government shutdown will have serious implications for the collection and distribution of federal economic data used to gauge the health of the US economy — including the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly jobs reports and Consumer Price Index.

On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg White House reporter Gregory Korte and economics editor Molly Smith join host David Gura to talk about what the government shutdown means for economic data and how it could impact policymakers, investors and everyday Americans.

Read more:

• How the US Government Shutdown Will Affect Key Agencies
• Republicans Weigh Big Cuts as Senators Grasp for Shutdown Deal
• US Firms Shed 32,000 Jobs in ADP Report After Data Adjustment

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