What Are Nonfarm Payrolls? Definition & Economic Importance

🛑 Economic Blind Spot: What the Shutdown Hides A government funding lapse means the U.S. financial markets and the Federal Reserve are missing two crucial reports: Nonfarm Payrolls (Jobs) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI/Inflation). These numbers dictate interest rates, and their delayed release will trigger a major market response based on what they reveal: * 1. Strong & Hot: If jobs and inflation are both high, the Fed will be forced to keep interest rates high or even raise them. This press