"Federal Reserve Speaker" Nick Timiraos said that Fed officials are walking a tightrope. They must curb inflation while avoiding an unnecessary severe economic slowdown. A prolonged government shutdown means they may have to "walk a tightrope blindfolded."

If the U.S. Congress fails to pass a temporary financing measure by Sunday, the closure of some institutions may delay the release of the latest economic data on wages, employment, inflation and output.

Timiraos noted that a government shutdown lasting more than two weeks could

Officials were unable to obtain key information that will be used to decide whether to raise interest rates at the November interest rate meeting. $BTC $ETH