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Historic Job Report: October Data Missing Amid Shutdown

1/8/2026

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will issue a combined October–November employment report despite October data being missing due to a government shutdown.
This is the first time since 1948 that the unemployment rate will not be reported.
October nonfarm payrolls will be added to November’s report.
Economists forecast a 50,000-job gain in November.
October CPI data will not be published, potentially affecting inflation assessments.

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Story summary

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will issue a combined October–November employment report despite October data being missing due to a government shutdown.
This is the first time since 1948 that the unemployment rate will not be reported.
October nonfarm payrolls will be added to November’s report.
Economists forecast a 50,000-job gain in November.
October CPI data will not be published, potentially affecting inflation assessments.