WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Monday the closely watched employment report for January will be not be released on Friday because of a partial shutdown of the federal government.
“The release will be rescheduled upon the resumption of government funding,” said Emily Liddel, associate commissioner at the BLS.
(Reporting by Lucia Mutikani and Doina Chiacu)

