Group 1 - The U.S. government is currently in a shutdown due to the Senate's failure to pass temporary funding bills, with the last vote resulting in 45 votes for and 50 against [2] - Approximately 750,000 federal employees are expected to be furloughed, and some public services may be suspended or delayed as a result of the shutdown [2][3] - The White House has instructed government agencies to implement their "orderly shutdown" plans, with certain departments like the military and law enforcement remaining unaffected [3] Group 2 - Brazilian President Lula requested the U.S. to eliminate a 40% tariff on Brazilian products during a phone call with President Trump, who appointed Secretary of State Rubio to continue negotiations [6] - Lula emphasized that U.S. sanctions against Brazilian officials are unjust, and he reaffirmed Brazil's judicial independence during discussions with Trump [7]

Core Points - The U.S. Labor Department may delay the release of the next non-farm employment report due to a potential government shutdown [1] - The report, originally scheduled for October 3, includes critical data on monthly changes in non-farm employment [1] - The Senate did not pass a temporary budget, risking a government shutdown at the end of the fiscal year on September 30 [1] Group 1 - If the government shuts down, all data collection and scheduled releases by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will cease, affecting approximately 2,000 employees who will be furloughed [1] - The BLS is currently led by acting director William Wiatrowski until a new director is confirmed by the Senate [1] - The March plan indicates that the BLS website will not be updated during the shutdown, and any technical issues will not be addressed, potentially impacting the quality of future statistical estimates [1] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve's decision-makers are closely monitoring labor market data, as they recently decided to lower interest rates for the first time in 2025 due to signs of a cooling labor market [2] - Without the employment report, officials will rely on private sector data, which may not be as comprehensive as government statistics [2] - The delay in the employment report could also affect the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report scheduled for October 15 and disrupt the Social Security Administration's announcements regarding cost-of-living adjustments for retirees [2]