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[Citigroup: Weak labor market data may prompt the Fed to cut rates three times in the future] Citigroup economists stated that despite the government shutdown affecting data collection, October CPI and employment data may still be released in the coming days. Statistical agencies can supplement data through retrospective questions and estimation methods, but the October CPI data may be 'less accurate than usual.' Citigroup expects labor market data to remain weak, which could prompt the Federal Reserve to cut rates in December, January, and March.