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Fed’s Goolsbee Highlights Alternative Data Sources Amid Possible Shutdown

Federal Reserve official notes the central bank can access other economic indicators if a government shutdown halts official reports.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Federal Reserve: The central bank of the United States, responsible for setting monetary policy and regulating the financial system.
  • Economic Indicators: Statistical metrics used to assess the state of the economy, such as GDP, unemployment rates, and inflation data.
  • Government Shutdown: A closure of non-essential federal government operations due to a lack of funding approval.