That CPI report got a Black Friday discount
A recent inflation report showed consumer prices rose 2.7% over the past year, but data gaps due to a government shutdown limit its reliability. Experts warn that uncertainty from delayed data collection could slow economic decision-making, while housing market forecasts for 2026 suggest
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