The government shutdown is now 31 days old and there has been very little economic data coming from the government during that period. But there are some alternative sources that are providing labor and inflation statistics. For that we get to our senior economics reporter Steve Leeman.He's been searching for data high and low and he's come up with some pretty interesting things. Good morning Steve. >> Hey, good morning Becca.Yeah, we're able to put together a preliminary estimate of jobless claims. I'll ex ...

Core Viewpoint - The latest unemployment claims data shows positive performance, indicating a stable labor market and potential economic resilience [1] Group 1: Economic Indicators - The recent unemployment claims data reflects a favorable trend, suggesting that fewer individuals are seeking unemployment benefits [1] - This positive data may signal a strengthening job market, which could influence future economic policies and consumer confidence [1]