The last thing the stock market wants right now is a government shutdown. Here’s why.

Economic Outlook - The U.S. equities have shown strong performance in September, a month typically challenging for stocks, but a potential government shutdown could disrupt this positive trend [2][4] - A government shutdown is anticipated to occur midweek, coinciding with the end of the month and quarter, which may delay the release of critical economic data, including the September jobs report [2][5] Labor Market Data - The upcoming jobs report is considered crucial, especially following recent scrutiny of labor-market data after the dismissal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner due to a disappointing report [3][4] - Concerns are heightened as the government shutdown could hinder access to important labor-market data, which is vital for investor confidence [3][5] Government Shutdown Implications - The potential government shutdown is viewed as a high-probability event that may last long enough to delay the release of the September jobs report and the consumer-price index [5] - The Bureau of Labor Statistics has indicated that in the event of a shutdown, it will suspend data collection and dissemination until funding is restored, which could lead to significant disruptions compared to previous shutdowns [6][7]