The September jobs report is delayed by the government shutdown - what was it expected to show?
The government's monthly jobs report was not published Friday as a result of the federal shutdown. That's left businesses and policymakers in the dark about the strength of the U.S. job market.
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2 developments- Oct 1, 2025The government shutdown means businesses, workers, and the Fed might not have the latest jobs picture on Friday
- Oct 3, 2025Government shutdown delays release of monthly jobs report
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Quiet for 361 daysLast development · Oct 3, 2025 — Government shutdown delays release of monthly jobs report
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3 viewpointsGovernment shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at pivotal moment for the U.S. economy
Shutdown has already delayed the jobs report. More critical reports could be held up
The government shutdown means businesses, workers, and the Fed might not have the latest jobs picture on Friday
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4 viewpointsFederal government shutdown delays jobs report release, adding economic uncertainty
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2 viewpointsTrump's labor secretary says Democrats must end shutdown to release September jobs data
The September jobs report is delayed by the government shutdown - what was it expected to show?