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title: "White House Economic Advisor: Government Shutdown Causes Key October Data to \"Disappear,\" U.S. Economic Conditions \"Cloudy\""
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description: "Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, stated that the record federal government shutdown has resulted in some economic data for October potentially being forever inaccessible, affecting the assessment of the health of the U.S. economy. Statistical agencies were unable to collect data during the shutdown, which may hinder the release of the October Consumer Price Index and unemployment rate survey. Although forecasting agencies are evaluating the timing of report releases, Hassett expects economic growth to return to 3%-4% by early 2026. The Senate has passed a bill to restart the government, and the House is expected to approve it on Wednesday evening"
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# White House Economic Advisor: Government Shutdown Causes Key October Data to "Disappear," U.S. Economic Conditions "Cloudy"

According to the Zhitong Finance APP, Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, stated that the record federal government shutdown has resulted in some economic data originally scheduled for collection in October potentially being forever unattainable, making it extremely difficult to comprehensively assess the health of the U.S. economy.

In an interview on Tuesday, Hassett admitted, "I have learned that some statistical surveys have not been completed at all, so we may never know the actual economic performance for that month. Until the statistical agencies resume operations, we will face a foggy economic picture for quite some time."

Statistical agencies, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau, were unable to collect data during the shutdown, severely impacting statistical reports that rely on manual collection methods.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics may not be able to release the October Consumer Price Index—this closely watched inflation indicator is at increasing risk, while economists are also concerned about the household survey used to calculate the unemployment rate.

As the shutdown ends, forecasting agencies are urgently assessing the timing of report releases. The September employment report, originally scheduled for release on October 3, is expected to be the easiest to fix since data collection was completed before the government shutdown on October 1.

What is concerning is how the already understaffed statistical agencies will determine report priorities—after all, data collection for November has also begun. Economists and investors are preparing for a potential "data deluge" once the agencies resume operations, as they will need to manage the backlog of reports alongside current tasks.

Hassett pointed out that the 42-day government shutdown will impact the economy, but he predicts that economic growth will return to normal by early 2026. "Some data will be permanently lost, while some can still be salvaged. I expect that by the first quarter of next year, the economic growth rate will recover to 3%-4%."

The Senate passed a bill to restart the government on Monday evening, and the House of Representatives is expected to approve the legislation as early as Wednesday evening, after which it will be submitted to Trump for signing into law

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