The shutdown meant no jobs report. Here’s what it would have said about the economy
While the BLS has gone dark with the shutdown, other reports suggest the labor market just plodded along in September.

AUD/NZD plunged as rising Australian inflation raised the odds of RBA hawkishness, while New Zealand’s dovish policy stance continued to weigh on the Aussie cross.
GBP/USD fluctuates above 1.3500 in the European session on Wednesday after posting small losses on Tuesday. The pair could attract technical buyers if it manages to clear the 1.3590-1.3600 resistance area.
The US Dollar (USD) chalked up a second straight week of losses, extending its pullback from early-November highs.
Forex markets continue to be very quiet, and this pair is no exception, but it may burst into life later