[U.S. Government Shutdown May Delay Economic Data, Impacting Markets] After the U.S. government shutdown ends, Wall Street may face key economic reports delayed by more than a month. Morgan Stanley economists predict that September employment data could be released as early as this Friday, but it is more likely to be published early next week. In the worst-case scenario, the October Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index may not be released. Economists stated that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics might attempt to piece together inflation trends, but the quality of the reports could be affected, and their release may be delayed. Missing data could influence the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates for the third consecutive meeting.