<div id="readability-page-1">Economists have cautioned that the most recent Consumer Price Index report may have been distorted by problems in data collection, raising concerns for the Federal Reserve. This issue comes at a time when the Fed is already dealing with a decline in the job market. The accuracy of important economic indicators may be compromised due to this data collection problem.</div>

<p>Economists have cautioned that the most recent Consumer Price Index report may have been distorted by problems in data collection, raising concerns for the Federal Reserve. This issue comes at a time when the Fed is already dealing with a decline in the job market. The accuracy of important economic indicators may be compromised due to this data collection problem.</p>

In November, U.S. inflation decreased to 2.7%, with data distortions due to the shutdown complicating the Fed's decisions.