Impact of the US government shutdown on employment data and market outlook
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Due to the government shutdown, the US did not release its official jobs report, but private sector data from sources like ADP, Indeed, and Bank of America indicate a sluggish labor market in October, with increased layoffs, decreased job postings, and slow hiring, especially in small businesses and certain industries.
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