Federal government shutdown delays jobs report release, adding economic uncertainty

Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report

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Petty tyrant Trump doesn't want you to know how bad his economy is

The Bureau of Labor Statistics was supposed to release the September jobs report on Friday—one that would likely have shown yet another disappointing month of job creation as President Donald Trump's tariffs cripple the labor market. But the report was not released, even though it is complete and could be made public, because the federal government is shut down and the Trump administration deemed BLS employees to be nonessential.  "This website …

Lack of data on government shutdown blurs US economy insights

Data interruption comes at a particularly uncertain time as policymakers need more data now than less.

Lack of jobs data due to shutdown muddies outlook for hiring, the economy

It's the first time since a government shutdown in 2013 that the jobs report has been delayed.

Economist 'unsettled' by lack of an official jobs report amid Trump's shutdown

For the first time since the long government shutdown in 2013, there is no jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is alarming some experts.Last week, the BLS posted a 73-page "contingency plan" revealing how it would operate if the government shut down on October 1. Therefore, any re...

Markets Rally Despite Shutdown Blocking Key Economic Data

Wall Street ended the week higher despite the ongoing government shutdown that has halted the release of key federal economic data. The Dow gained 415 points Friday morning, but investors face mounting uncertainty as the Labor Department’s monthly jobs report and other gold-standard indicators remain unavailable. Economists warn that the absence of official data could leave markets and the Federal Reserve “flying blind” on inflation and labor tr…