Core Insights - The federal government shutdown has ended, and statistical agencies are working to catch up on missed economic releases [1][4] - Delayed economic reports can complicate decisions for investors, businesses, and policymakers [3] Economic Data Release Schedule - Key reports that have been rescheduled include: - Q3 employment cost index on Dec. 10 (originally Oct. 31) - September U.S. trade deficit and wholesale inventories on Dec. 11 (originally Nov. 4) - November U.S. employment report on Dec. 16 (originally Nov. 7 and Dec. 5; October household survey canceled) - November Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Dec. 18 (originally Nov. 13 and Dec. 10) - Q3 Gross Domestic Product initial estimate on Dec. 23 (originally Oct. 30; subsequent estimate postponed) [5][6] Canceled and Unscheduled Reports - Several reports have been canceled or are yet to be rescheduled, including: - September housing starts and new home sales (originally scheduled for Oct. 17 and Oct. 24) - Advanced reports on trade deficit, wholesale inventories, and retail inventories for September, October, and November [6][7]