BLS September labor data ready for release: CNN

BLS September labor data ready for release: CNN

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release its September labor data, following a government shutdown that delayed its official report. The shutdown, which lasted from September 1 to September 12, 2025, prevented the BLS from publishing its monthly jobs report and other economic indicators. The White House, under the administration of President Donald Trump, withdrew the nomination of E.J. Antoni to head the BLS, citing concerns about the quality of the agency's data .

The BLS's September jobs report, which is due out on Friday, September 13, will provide crucial insights into the U.S. labor market. The shutdown raised concerns about the reliability of the data, with economists and analysts expressing skepticism about the quality of the figures. Revelio Labs, a data analytics firm, has stepped in to fill the gap by releasing its own September labor statistics, which estimate that the BLS would have reported approximately 38 thousand jobs gained .

Revelio Labs' data shows employment gains of 60 thousand for September, a reading that came in just above expectations but continues to reflect a broad slowdown in the labor market. The data also highlights declines in job postings, advertised salaries, hiring, and attrition rates, suggesting a continued weakening in labor market dynamism. With the BLS sidelined this month, independent measures like Revelio Labs' RPLS are essential to provide clarity.

The BLS's September report will be closely watched by investors, financial professionals, and policymakers, who rely on the agency's data to inform their decisions. The report will provide insights into the nation's employment levels, unemployment rates, and wage growth, among other key economic indicators.