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After six weeks of a government shutdown, federal economic data will once again begin flowing this week. On Thursday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the monthly jobs report for September ...

At a cost of less than one-tenth of one percent of the federal budget, government statistical agencies provide invaluable information that informs millions of decisions made by Americans every day.

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Check out Kiplinger's economic calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.

The Trump administration stands on the cusp of something potentially transformative. If President Trump succeeds in unleashing a new era of energy abundance and securing America’s leadership in ...

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The 10-year Treasury yield slid on Monday as investors anticipated a packed week of delayed economic data releases. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell more than 1 basis point to 4.135%. The 2-year ...

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The federal statistical system costs less than one-tenth of one percent of the federal budget. The return on that investment for the taxpayer is enormous: Government statistical agencies provide ...