The U.S. Census Bureau will publish delayed September reports next week: retail and food services sales on Tuesday and durable goods orders on Wednesday. Both were postponed after a 43-day federal government shutdown that disrupted economic data releases. Markets and analysts will watch the data for signals on consumer spending and manufacturing momentum as the economy heads into the final quarter.
US Census Bureau to Release Delayed September Retail Sales and Durable Goods Reports Next Week
The U.S. Census Bureau will publish delayed September reports next week: retail and food services sales on Tuesday and durable goods orders on Wednesday. Both were postponed after a 43-day federal government shutdown that disrupted economic data releases. Markets and analysts will watch the data for signals on consumer spending and manufacturing momentum as the economy heads into the final quarter.
09:38 PM, 11/19/2025Economy
The U.S. Census Bureau said it will publish two delayed September economic reports next week: the monthly retail and food services sales report and the durable goods orders report. Both releases were postponed after the recent federal government shutdown.
The retail and food services sales data are scheduled for release on Tuesday, with the durable goods orders report due on Wednesday. Both reports had originally been expected in October before the 43-day shutdown disrupted the federal data calendar.
Why this matters
These reports offer fresh insights into consumer spending and manufacturing activity for September. Markets and analysts closely monitor retail sales to gauge household consumption, while durable goods orders provide an early read on factory demand and investment in big-ticket items.
The shutdown — the longest in U.S. history at 43 days — halted the collection, processing and publication of several key economic indicators, including monthly employment and inflation data. The backlog of delayed releases means next week's figures may draw added scrutiny as investors and policymakers assess momentum heading into the final quarter.
Analysts will look for signs that consumer demand remained resilient and for evidence of durable goods momentum or weakness that could influence growth forecasts.
Reported by Bhargav Acharya; edited by David Ljunggren.