With the government shutdown now underway, the BLS’s September jobs report will be delayed, leaving markets without their usual timely read on employment conditions. But the official payroll release is not the only lens on the labor market. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank.