A prolonged U.S. government shutdown threatens to permanently obscure vital economic data, including inflation figures and unemployment rates, according to economists quoted by BlockBeats. The situation is further complicated by the White House acknowledging that key data releases for October inflation and employment may have disappeared altogether. 43-day shutdown. President Trump’s chief economic advisor Kevin Hassett confirmed that the October unemployment rate will not be published, marking the first time in over 77 years this figure has been withheld. While Press Secretary Levitt had previously indicated the entire job report might be unavailable, has now confirmed the absence of any estimate for job creation for October. Uncertainty also surrounds the October Consumer Price Index (CPI) as officials are unsure if the inflation report can be released at all. Economists warn that missing or incomplete data could significantly disrupt policymaking efforts, distort market expectations, and hinder analysts’ ability to accurately gauge economic conditions post-shutdown.