New York: As the United States grapples with a partial government shutdown, investors are navigating a murky economic landscape, turning to upcoming bank earnings reports for guidance. The shutdown has delayed the release of critical economic indicators, including employment and inflation figures, creating a “data fog” that leaves analysts and market participants with limited insight into the country’s financial health.

Major banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup, are set to announce their quarterly earnings next week. These reports are being closely watched not just for their financial performance, but for insights into broader economic trends such as consumer spending, loan demand, and corporate activity. In the absence of official government data,

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