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Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data

When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making?

The Conversation

ADP Q1 Preview: Sustained Revenue Growth, Improved Bookings Momentum

Automatic Data Processing Inc (NASDAQ:ADP) is likely to have sustained the previous quarter's 7.5% year-on-year revenue growth, while its booking momentum could have improved, according to RBC Capital Markets.

Benzinga

Former BLS chief warns Powell is “flying blind” at a pivotal time for the Fed

A once-obscure data-sharing deal between ADP and the Fed helped shape monetary policy for years—until it abruptly vanished.

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The real trouble with the Fed's jobs data turmoil

There's no replacement for the government's might in collecting data from all corners of the economy.

Axios

What to Expect From Automatic Data Processing's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Automatic Data Processing is gearing up to announce its first-quarter results by the end of this month, and analysts expect mid-single-digit growth in earnings.

Barchart

The Economy Doesn't Need Federal Jobs Data To Function

There are plenty of private alternatives to the employment report put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Reason

Moody's Chief Economist Says Not Having BLS Data Is 'A Serious Problem,' But Cites Private Data To Warn That Job Market Is 'Sputtering'

Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi declared the U.S. job market is “weak and getting weaker,” delivering his warning after piecing together an analysis from private-sector data.

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America saw 'essentially no job growth' last month, warns Moody's, and any roles added were in three wealthy states

Moody’s warns U.S. job growth has stalled as the shutdown halts official labor data, forcing Wall Street and the Fed to rely on patchy private reports.

Fortune

The job market is weak and getting weaker, top economist says, while Trump looks to the future

“Our big year won’t be really next year—it’ll be the year after,” Trump told reporters recently.

Fortune

Stocks Soar, Jobs Drop, Tariffs Feed Inflation: Is It The October Effect?

October 2025 is kicking off with a confusing mix of economic signals. Wall Street is rallying, and some analysts are betting on more interest rate...

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Hiring data suggests an unusual economic dynamic at play

In the absence of a jobs report, the ADP report was this week's headliner.

Axios

US ‘flying blind’ at critical moment for economy, experts warn, with no jobs data amid shutdown

Data was collected for closely-watched jobs report before shutdown, but Trump officials so far defy calls to publish it

The Guardian - US

US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over

The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. If it is resolved quickly, the costs will be small, but if it drags on, it could send the U.S. economy into a tailspin.

The Conversation

CFOs must focus on agility in scenario planning amid government shutdown, says economist

Planning for resilience has become a strategy for survival.

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Recession Odds 'Not At 0%,' Says Economist As Small And Medium Businesses Drive Job Losses In ADP Report Amid BLS Shutdown

A surprisingly weak private-sector ADP Employment report, released during an ongoing government shutdown, has intensified fears of a looming economic downturn.

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip, S&P 500 Rises Amid Mixed Trade—Berkshire, Occidental, Fermi In Focus

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, and the lede were updated in the story.

Barchart

Stocks Rally as Weak US Jobs News Reinforces Fed Rate Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.34%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.49%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.30%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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S&P 500 Sees New Highs on Shutdown Day: Stock Market Today

Most of its components were in the red, but the S&P 500 Index still managed to hit a new intraday all-time high.

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US Employers Cut 32,000 Jobs In September As Hiring Momentum Stalls

ADP said companies with 20 to 49 employees cut about 21,000 positions, while those with fewer than 20 workers dropped 19,000 jobs.

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Dollar Slips and Gold Rallies to a Record High as the US Government Shuts Down

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.06% and posted a 1-week low. The shutdown of the US government on Wednesday weighed on the dollar. The dollar added to its losses on Wednesday on weakness in the US labor market, following the unexpected contraction of the September ADP...

The Independent UK

Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers and investors

The government shutdown will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy

Fortune

The economy is just getting stronger, not weaker, and ‘we in the economics profession need to look ourselves in the mirror,’ top analyst says

“The consensus has been wrong since January,” Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Sløk wrote on Wednesday.

Kiplinger

Government Shutdown to Delay Data, Including Key Jobs Report

While government shutdowns typically don't impact stock returns, they can delay the release of key economic data – including the monthly jobs report.

Barchart

Stocks Trim Losses as Drug Makers Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.02%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.05%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Dollar Falls on US Government Shutdown and Weak Labor Market News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.19% at a 1-week low. The shutdown of the US government today is weighing on the dollar. The dollar added to its losses today on weakness in the US labor market, following the unexpected contraction of the September ADP employment change...

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