The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirmed that the January 2026 employment report will not be released on schedule due to the ongoing partial government shutdown.
⚠️ Even if the government reopens soon, key datasets may still face delays, including the December JOLTS report. A new release timeline will be announced once funding is restored.
📊 Why this matters:
Markets are suddenly missing one of the most critical indicators of U.S. economic health.
👉 Less data = more uncertainty
👉 More uncertainty = higher volatility
👉 Fed expectations become harder to price