Squawk Pod 5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/13/2025
Nov 13, 2025
President Trump ends the longest government shutdown with a new funding bill. Missing economic data from this period may remain unreleased, posing challenges for analysis. The Supreme Court is set to hear a case regarding the President’s authority to fire a Federal Reserve Governor. In tech news, Alibaba is shifting its AI apps to mimic ChatGPT. Lastly, the U.S. Mint produces its final penny, marking the end of a 230-year legacy. Join the hosts for intriguing discussions and personal anecdotes about money!
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Shutdown Ended But Data May Be Lost
- The government reopened after a 43-day shutdown when President Trump signed a funding bill.
- Carolyn Levitt warned some economic data missed during the shutdown, like October CPI and the jobs report, may never be released.
Key Economic Reports At Risk
- The shutdown prevented the Bureau of Labor Statistics from collecting key inputs for CPI and jobs reports.
- Missing primary data risks permanent gaps in official October economic statistics.
Supreme Court To Rule On Fed Firing Case
- The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 21 about President Trump's authority to fire a Fed governor.
- The case centers on President Trump’s challenge related to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.