The US Labor Department announced on Monday (September 29) that its Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will suspend all scheduled economic data releases — including the highly anticipated September employment report — if the federal government shuts down this week.

This move would mark a significant disruption in the flow of economic information used by policymakers, investors, and businesses to gauge the health of the US economy. The September jobs report, originally scheduled for release this Friday, is considered one of the most critical indicators of labor market conditions.

Timing and uncertainty

The potential shutdown looms as Congress faces a deadline to pass a funding bill before midnight on Tuesday. If no agreement is reached, non-essential government functions — including statis

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