Risk of a Government Shutdown in the US is Growing: If It Happens, Will the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Be Affected?

The possibility of a temporary government shutdown in the US could result in the Fed's data being incomplete. The potential for a government shutdown in the US puts critical economic data at risk. According to the US Department of Labor's previously released operational contingency plan, the September jobs report, scheduled for release next week, would be postponed if the federal government shuts down.