U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Halts January Jobs Report Amid Government Shutdown

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: February 02, 2026 23:25

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that the January employment report, scheduled for release on Friday, will not be published due to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown. The delay raises concerns among economists, policymakers, and investors who rely on labor data to assess economic health and guide decisions.

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