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Government Shutdown Delays Jobs Report, Sparks Market Uncertainty

10/7/2025

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Government Shutdown Impact

The government shutdown delays the September jobs report, expected to show +50,000 jobs and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Private-sector data show a -32,000 September jobs loss, with hiring concentrated in healthcare and education.
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell 3.7% in September, signaling weaker spending plans.
The shutdown adds uncertainty, delaying data releases and harming market confidence.

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Groupe SEB Forecast Revision

Groupe SEB, French kitchenware maker, saw shares fall over 22% after revising forecasts.
It expects operating profit of 550-600 million euros, down from 700-750 million euros.
European Central Bank (ECB) survey shows euro-zone consumers cut non-essential spending, pushing France’s confidence to a two-year low.
Asia and South America sales rise, while 2025 growth remains flat to positive, with Q3 dip.

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Government Shutdown Impact

The government shutdown delays the September jobs report, expected to show +50,000 jobs and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Private-sector data show a -32,000 September jobs loss, with hiring concentrated in healthcare and education.
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell 3.7% in September, signaling weaker spending plans.
The shutdown adds uncertainty, delaying data releases and harming market confidence.

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