A prolonged U.S. government shutdown poses a significant threat of permanent data gaps in key economic indicators like inflation and unemployment, according to economists cited by BlockBeats. 43-day lapse in operations has led to the disappearance of critical figures, including October’s inflation and unemployment rates, as acknowledged by White House officials. President Trump’s chief economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, confirmed that the October unemployment rate will be unavailable, marking the first time in over seven decades this figure has been withheld. While job creation estimates will likely be published despite earlier claims from Press Secretary Levitt suggesting a complete absence of the report, the future of the October Consumer Price Index remains uncertain. Economists warn that incomplete or missing data could disrupt policymaking, distort market expectations, and hinder accurate economic analysis following the shutdown.