Jobs reports delayed, because government shutdown

Ben Casselman reporting for the New York Times:

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release monthly jobs numbers on Friday as scheduled because of the partial government shutdown, said Emily Liddel, an associate commissioner for the bureau. The report, one of the most closely watched economic indicators each month, would have provided data on job growth, unemployment and wages in January, as well as annual revisions to employment estimates from 2024 and 2025.

The report “will be rescheduled upon the resumption of government funding,” Ms. Liddel said. A report on job openings and turnover in December, scheduled for release on Tuesday, will also be delayed.

Pfft. We just run on vibes now anyways.

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