Every month since January, the percentage of "imputed data" has increased. Imputed data is an estimate used when real data is missing from the spreadsheet of 90,000 items and locations. For years the typical imputed data rate was about 10%. It has increased in each month since the beginning of the year to where in September 40% of the data is missing.
The quality of the CPI data has deteriorated even before the government shutdown. 15% of BLS staff have been fired and 30% of leadership positions are vacant.
The quality of the CPI data has deteriorated even before the government shutdown. 15% of BLS staff have been fired and 30% of leadership positions are vacant.
Statistics: Posted by Franz — Thu Nov 13, 2025 11:22 pm — Replies 10 — Views 2652