BLS won't be releasing data, including Friday's key jobs report, in case of a shutdown

Core Points - The Labor Department is preparing for a potential government shutdown, which would lead to a suspension of operations and a significant impact on economic data releases [1][2] - The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will halt all operations, meaning scheduled economic data releases will not occur during the shutdown [2] - Key reports that may be affected include the monthly nonfarm payrolls report and the initial jobless claims report, both critical for assessing job growth trends [2] - The consumer price index, a vital inflation indicator, is scheduled for release on October 15, which is the last reading before the Federal Reserve's meeting on October 28-29 [3]