Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- The ongoing US government shutdown has left policymakers, businesses, and financial institutions operating in the dark for almost a month, as the release of crucial federal economic data including employment figures, trade statistics, and GDP numbers has been halted.

The situation is expected to worsen as GDP data for July to September, measuring growth in the world's largest economy, will likely remain unpublished until the shutdown ends.

Only a few furloughed staff have been recalled to release key inflation figures needed for Social Security calculations,report AFP.

Congressional Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse, blaming each other for the shutdown, with no immediate resolution in sight.

Analysts warn...