The government shutdown, market turmoil and trade uncertainty may have dampened consumer spending.
Core CPI came in at analyst expectations, signaling slowing inflation in the U.S. economy.
On average, analysts believe the government will reopen by mid-February, according to a Bloomberg survey.
As analysts become more concerned with slowing growth, recession gauges are also on the rise.
Despite tariffs, tax reform and monetary tightening, the CPI came in below expectations on Thursday.
The proportion of households that own stocks remained stable at 65 in the third quarter, a new survey says.
A record share of U.S. small-business owners are raising overall pay to attract workers.
The president meant to say the GDP exceeds unemployment for the first time in a decade, said Kevin Hassett.
The U.S. trade deficit increased in July, even as more tariffs were imposed on international trade.
Consumers continued driving growth at the start of the third quarter.