The vital signs for the U.S. jobs market were already flickering before the employment report was delayed. Just how bad is it?

Core Insights - The upcoming U.S. jobs report is expected to be delayed due to the government shutdown, which may limit its impact on market sentiment [1] - The report is anticipated to provide little positive news, potentially indicating a worsening labor market [1] Summary by Categories Labor Market - The critical jobs report could have indicated the state of the labor market, but its delay raises concerns about the availability of timely data for investors [1] - Investors were looking for insights into whether the labor market is deteriorating, which the report might have clarified [1]