经济观察网据CCTV国际时讯，当地时间12月15日，法国卢浮宫博物馆员工发起罢工，同时，上百名员 工在卢浮宫的主要入口处聚集抗议。当天，法国卢浮宫博物馆也在其官网宣布暂停对外开放。发起罢工 的工会代表称，多年来，工会持续对卢浮宫人员短缺、年久失修等问题发出警告，但是相关警告一直被 忽视。卢浮宫将在16日的闭馆日正常闭馆，工会将在17日决定是否继续罢工。有媒体指出，今年10月的 卢浮宫劫案加剧了员工的长期担忧。 ...

Core Points - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced a delay in the release of the 2024 annual consumer spending data, originally scheduled for next Tuesday, without providing a reason or a new timeline for publication [1][4][5] Group 1: Delay Announcement - The BLS's announcement of the delay is unusual due to the lack of explanation or context, which has raised market concerns [4][5] - Last year's report also faced a delay, but the BLS provided a new release date and explained the reason for the postponement, which contrasts with the current situation [5][6] Group 2: Implications of the Delay - Analysts suggest that if the annual data can be finalized by the end of the year, there should be sufficient time to incorporate the new weights into the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2026 [6] - Former BLS director William Beach indicated that the delay might simply be due to the publication process not being fully prepared, but he expressed concern if further delays occur [6] Group 3: Challenges Facing the BLS - The BLS is currently facing political pressure, staff shortages, and limited resources, which complicate its operations [7][8] - Following significant revisions to employment data, former BLS director Erika McEntarfer was dismissed, and the White House nominated E.J. Antoni to lead the agency, which has drawn criticism regarding its political implications [7] - An internal investigation has been initiated into the BLS's economic data collection processes, highlighting challenges in gathering and reporting critical economic data [7][8][9]