(NewsNation) — The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release a key inflation report later this month despite an ongoing government shutdown that has left economists flying blind at a crucial moment for the economy.

September's Consumer Price Index data will now be published on Oct. 24, nine days after its original planned release date, according to the BLS.

The inflation report is vital for policymakers trying to chart the best path forward for interest rates, and it's especially important this month because the data will determine the

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