January US Jobs Report Rescheduled For February 11

The government has reopened after a two-day shutdown. This closure has caused delays in the release of crucial economic data. The January employment report, originally slated for February 6th, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 11th. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced these changes after government funding was restored. The consumer price index report, also from the BLS, will now be released on Friday, February 13th, instead of its original February 11th date. Other BLS reports, including the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, have also been postponed. The shutdown ended when President Trump signed a funding deal, ensuring agencies like the Labor Department are funded until September 30th. The upcoming January jobs report is particularly significant as it includes annual employment revisions. These revisions are anticipated to indicate weaker job growth than previously reported for the year ending March 2025. The delays highlight the impact of the government shutdown on economic data dissemination.