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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Reschedules Key Economic Data Releases for February

The BLS will release December JOLTS, January employment, and CPI reports in early to mid-February after the recent government shutdown was resolved.

Summary

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has confirmed new release dates for significant economic indicators following the resolution of the government shutdown with funding secured until September 30. The December Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) will be published on February 5, the January nonfarm payroll employment report on February 11, and the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) on February 13. These data releases are closely watched by policymakers and markets for their insight into labor market conditions and inflation trends.

Terms & Concepts
  • JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey): A monthly survey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that measures job openings, hires, and separations to gauge labor market health.
  • Nonfarm Payrolls: A key U.S. employment report showing the number of jobs added or lost in sectors excluding farming, helping assess economic growth.
  • Consumer Price Index (CPI): An index measuring changes in the average prices paid by consumers for goods and services, used to track inflation.