Economic data remained sparce last week, but as the federal government shutdown ended, coming weeks should see a more normal report flow.

Economic data was again limited due to the federal government shutdown, but included improvements in ISM services and ADP employment, while ISM manufacturing and consumer sentiment fell back to varying degrees.

Economic data from the U.S. government remained on hold, while private sources showed housing prices flattening, and continued challenged consumer sentiment.

At the October meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve Open Market Committee voted to reduce the Fed funds rate for the second time in a row, by another -0.25%, to a new range of 3.75-4.00%.

Economic data remained sparce as the federal government shutdown continued, with the exception of CPI inflation, which remained high, but somewhat cooler than expected.

Economic data remained sparce with the U.S. government shutdown continuing beyond its second week.