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September Jobs Report Delayed After 43-Day Shutdown

11/17/2025

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release September's nonfarm payroll data on Thursday after a 43-day government shutdown.
This delay has left policymakers and investors without crucial indicators since late summer.
Analysts expect 65,000 jobs in September, up from 22,000 in August, with unemployment at 4.3%.
The shutdown delayed over 30 reports and heightened political tensions, including accusations against U.S. President Donald Trump.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release September's nonfarm payroll data on Thursday after a 43-day government shutdown.
This delay has left policymakers and investors without crucial indicators since late summer.
Analysts expect 65,000 jobs in September, up from 22,000 in August, with unemployment at 4.3%.
The shutdown delayed over 30 reports and heightened political tensions, including accusations against U.S. President Donald Trump.