The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has officially announced it will not publish a standalone full October 2025 jobs report. This decision is a direct consequence of data collection issues caused by the recent 43-day federal government shutdown. Details of the Announcement Reason for Cancellation: The monthly jobs report has two parts: a survey of households (Current Population Survey) which determines the unemployment rate, and an establishment survey (Current Employ