Hurricanes and Boeing strike will make economic data messy
Briefly

The potential increase in GDP due to rebuilding post-disaster may not reflect the actual health of the economy, making it hard to interpret current data accurately.
Factors like the Boeing strike and Hurricane Helene have significantly impacted job growth, leading to potential losses in employment numbers for October amidst crisis conditions.
Predictions for October jobs suggest flat or negative growth in employment, with increased unemployment, indicating that clear economic data won't emerge until late 2024 or early 2025.
Historical events, such as the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and labor strikes in 2005, may provide valuable perspective on the current economic conditions post-disasters.
Read at Axios
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