The economy is also encountering a “conundrum,” with strong consumer spending boosting growth yet the job market faltering somewhat, Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave wrote in a note to clients. Or at least it was back in August, when the most recent official jobs report was released—the shutdown has meant the September report hasn’t arrived.If the Fed has been non-committal, it’s partly because Fed officials are divided . Inflation is higher than the Fed might like , prompting some policymakers to sup ...