Core Points - The U.S. non-farm payroll report for September has not been released due to the government shutdown, with Labor Secretary Chavez-Deremer stating it will be published once the government reopens [1] - The Chicago Fed President Goolsbee estimates the unemployment rate for September to be around 4.3%, indicating a stable labor market, but expresses caution regarding significant interest rate cuts [1] - Goldman Sachs reports a slight increase in initial jobless claims, with approximately 224,000 claims for the week ending September 27, up from 218,000 in the previous report [1] Employment Data - The September non-farm employment data is pending publication due to the government shutdown, with implications for market activity [1] - Initial jobless claims have risen slightly, indicating potential shifts in the labor market [1][2] - Continuous claims for unemployment benefits decreased from 1.93 million to 1.91 million, suggesting some stability in ongoing employment [1]