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Good for the government budget, perhaps. What about consumers?
Unfortunately, government statistics power your financial life, and they may be under threat. Inflation, employment and interest rate numbers shape decisions about Social Security, mortgages, savings and investments. However, a combination of staffing shortages, budget pressures and the elimination of detailed reports could weaken the system that keeps America’s economy visible and measurable…
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