Powell Says Prolonged Government Shutdown Could Hinder Fed Data Access

The Federal Reserve Chair cautions that delayed October economic data releases may impair the central bank’s ability to make informed policy decisions.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Federal Reserve: The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulating banks, and ensuring financial stability.
  • Government Shutdown: A situation where U.S. federal government operations are halted due to the lack of funding approval by Congress.
  • Economic Data Releases: Periodic reports providing statistical information on economic performance, used by policymakers to assess the state of the economy.