Government Shutdown Delays Key Economic Reports

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced delays in the release of important economic reports due to a recent government shutdown. The January employment report will come out next Wednesday. The Consumer Price Index report for January and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey report for December have also been rescheduled.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced on Wednesday that crucial economic reports would face delays following a three-day government shutdown.

The January employment report is now scheduled for release next Wednesday. Additionally, the Consumer Price Index report for January will be published next Friday instead of Wednesday, as originally planned.

Moreover, the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey report for December, initially due on Tuesday, will be released this Thursday, according to the BLS. This development follows disruptions caused by the recent shutdown. (Reporting by Lucia Mutikani and Katharine Jackson)

(With inputs from agencies.)