Marketplace How's that BLS data coming along?
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Oct 20, 2025 The U.S. economy is facing challenges as a government shutdown disrupts key data collection. Recruiters report a mixed job market, with strong demand for high earners amidst lower demand below that level. Meanwhile, oil services companies struggle with low prices and oversupply. In tech, streaming platforms like Netflix are diversifying into live sports and gaming to engage users. The discussion also explores innovative solutions like a new bartering app aimed at formalizing skill exchanges.
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Shutdown Clouds Official Economic Data
- The government shutdown has curtailed BLS operations and delayed key economic data like the CPI and jobs report.
- Missing or reconstructed government data raises uncertainty that can ripple through private-sector reports and decision making.
Estimates Raise Uncertainty And Frost Investment
- Researchers may use correlated series or estimates to fill gaps when government data is missing, reducing precision.
- That degraded precision increases uncertainty, which can cause firms to delay investment and hiring.
Pause Or Vet Private Reports
- The Conference Board paused its Leading Economic Index until reliable government inputs return.
- Treat private-sector releases that rely on missing government data with skepticism until official series resume.