US Economy in the Dark: No Data, No Decisions, Just Chaos

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The US economy is navigating blindly as a government shutdown halts the release of vital federal data. For nearly a month, crucial reports like jobs numbers, GDP growth, trade, and retail sales have been delayed — leaving businesses, financial markets, and even the Federal Reserve in the dark.  As the shutdown drags on, the economic impact is growing. Experts warn of stalled hiring, cautious investments, and $14 billion in potential losses. Without accurate government data — considered the gold standard — America’s economic future becomes harder to predict, and the risk of long-term damage increases.  In this video, we break down what the data blackout means for the economy, how it affects your money, and why even recovered data may be unreliable. WooGlobe Ref : WGA987230 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00The U.S. economy is flying blind.

00:02No jobs data.

00:04No GDP numbers.

00:05No roadmap for what's coming next.

00:07For almost a month now, a government shutdown has frozen the flow of critical economic data.

00:13From labor force stats to retail sales and trade reports, nothing's being released.

00:18And it's about to get worse.

00:20This Thursday, the U.S. won't even publish its GDP numbers, the key measure of how the

00:25economy grew last quarter.

00:27Business owners, financial markets, and even the Federal Reserve are scrambling.

00:31Because without this data, they can't make smart decisions.

00:35Hiring is slowing down.

00:37Investments are on pause.

00:39And economists warn the longer this goes on, the more damage it could do.

00:43Congress remains stuck in a political standoff.

00:46Meanwhile, food aid is at risk for millions.

00:49And companies are unsure whether 2026 will bring growth or a full-blown recession.

00:54Even when the shutdown ends, the damage may be done.

00:58October's missing data might never come back.

01:00And if it does, it could be tainted by faulty memories and unreliable surveys.

01:04With $14 billion is in potential losses and rising uncertainty.

01:09The question isn't just when the government will reopen.

01:12The question of how long the economy can hold out in the dark is how long the economy can hold

01:29out in the dark.

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