【环球财经】美国关键通胀数据因政府“停摆”推迟发布

Core Points - The U.S. government shutdown has delayed the release of key economic reports, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and employment data, which are crucial for economic assessment and policy-making [1][2] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the lack of government data could complicate the Fed's ability to make informed decisions, especially if the shutdown persists [1] Economic Data Impact - The Labor Department's September report showed a significant drop in non-farm employment, with only 22,000 jobs added in August, a sharp decline from the revised 79,000 in July, and below market expectations [2] - The CPI for August rose by 2.9% year-over-year, marking the largest increase since January and remaining above the Fed's long-term target of 2% [2] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to meet on October 28-29, with market expectations leaning towards another 25 basis points rate cut due to the ongoing weakness in the employment market [2]