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That will be followed by the latest inflation data a few days later.
Both reports were originally scheduled to come out earlier this month, in time for the Federal Reserve's policy meeting last week.
Nonetheless, they will still provide critical information about the economy, even if it's just a little bit later.
One of the many consequences of the government shutdown was that the Labor Department was no longer able to compile important economic reports.
But with the shutdown now well over, the government is quickly catching up.
Early this week, the Labor Department is set to release the latest employment data for November.
That will be followed by the latest inflation data a few days later.
Both reports were originally scheduled to come out earlier this month, in time for the Federal Reserve's policy meeting last week.
Nonetheless, they will still provide critical information about the economy, even if it's just a little bit later.
The September jobs report was supposed to have come out on October 3rd, but it will now be released on Thursday.
Although late, it will still provide investors with an important look at the state of the labor market earlier in the fall.
But the Bureau of Labor Statistics has not said if or when it will release a jobs report or inflation data for October, both of which were also held back because of the shutdown.
And turning to the corporate sector, investors this week will also get earnings from chip giant Nvidia, while results from Walmart's earnings should give investors a good glimpse about consumer spending in light of President Trump's tariffs.
The Nasdaq sank as investors grew a little skittish about whether AI companies have gained too much.
Investors are also waiting to see what will happen with the economic data the government was unable to release during the shutdown.
and they're wondering whether the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates for a third consecutive time later this year.
The Dow tumbled nearly 800 points after closing Wednesday above 48,000 for the first time.