Government Shutdown to Disrupt a Second Week of Economic Data

Economic Indicators and Federal Reserve Insights - The current economic landscape lacks significant data releases, which may not influence Federal Reserve decisions [1][2] - Upcoming events include New York Fed inflation expectations and Fed minutes, which are anticipated to provide insights into the rate-cutting cycle [2][3] - The Kansas City Fed president, Jeffrey Schmidt, is expected to lead discussions, although the lack of new data may limit the impact of these talks [3] Upcoming Economic Data and Events - A key highlight will be Jay Powell's speech on the economic outlook scheduled for Tuesday, which is expected to be significant [4] - Important economic indicators such as CPI, PPI, retail sales, import prices, and housing starts are pending, contingent on government operations [5] - Historical context indicates that the CPI was produced with limited data during past government shutdowns, raising questions about the reliability of future data releases [6]