Marketplace All-in-One Filling the federal data void
Oct 7, 2025
As the federal government shutdown continues, private firms step in to fill the labor data void with limited datasets. All-cash home sales are on the rise, revealing insights about buyers in today’s market. Used equipment auctions shed light on construction trends, indicating a slowdown. Tribal leaders discuss the dual-edged sword of AI for governance and cultural preservation. Plus, good news in grocery shopping as chicken prices fall due to improved supply!
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Private Data Fills A Government Void
- Private firms are publishing labor and wage data while the federal government is shut down.
- Those datasets give a useful snapshot but lack the breadth and transparency of BLS reports.
Private Data Lacks Government Depth
- Private datasets vary in scope and collection methods, so comparability suffers.
- Elise Gould warns that private reports lack consistent demographic and methodological details the government provides.
Use Private Reports As Supplementary Signals
- Treat proprietary private reports cautiously when making policy or market calls.
- Prefer government data for long-term trends and use private trackers as supplementary, timely signals.