As government shutdowns disrupt economic reporting, private-sector analytics using consumer survey data are filling critical information gaps. These models predict employment, housing, and inflation trends weeks or months before official data becomes available.
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Financial markets are closely watching the Japanese yen as parliament prepares to vote on the country’s next prime minister. Analysts suggest the election of hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi could signal significant policy shifts affecting currency markets.
The Japanese yen held steady in early Asian trading sessions as investors awaited a parliamentary vote that is expected to appoint Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister. According to reports, the currency showed minimal movement while markets assessed potential policy implications of the leadership transition.
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Investors face limited economic visibility as the federal shutdown continues into its third week, halting crucial data releases. Meanwhile, banking sector losses and private credit concerns add to market pressures, with analysts suggesting these developments could influence Federal Reserve policy decisions.
The U.S. government shutdown has reportedly entered its 17th day, extending into a third week as lawmakers repeatedly failed to reach agreement on the federal budget. According to reports, the prolonged stalemate has resulted in a stoppage of crucial economic data releases that would normally provide insights into the health of the U.S. economy.
Builder confidence posted its largest monthly gain since January as Federal Reserve rate cuts began lowering mortgage costs. The improvement comes as private sector data becomes crucial with government housing reports delayed during the shutdown.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index reportedly surged five points to 37 in October, marking its highest level since April and the largest monthly improvement since January 2024, according to the latest survey data. The index, which measures builder confidence in current and expected sales conditions, remains below the 50 threshold that separates positive from negative sentiment, indicating that while pessimism is abating, challenging conditions persist across the housing sector.
