01.11.19
Missing Government Data Make Job Tougher for Policy Makers, Traders
by: Sarah Chaney; Jessica Menton; Josh Zumbrun
The partial shutdown of the U.S. government is making it harder for officials and investors to read the economy, as data produced by various agencies aren’t being released. The CFTC, for example, publishes a breakdown of where firms hold positions in futures and options, helping traders decide their own positioning. That information is not available during the shutdown.
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