The September jobs report is expected to show a payroll gain of 45,000, up from 22,000 in the prior month, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%.

The September jobs report is expected to show a payroll gain of 45,000, up from 22,000 in the prior month, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%.

The department is preparing for what would amount to a news and data blackout should the government suspend operations.

Federal jobs numbers will not be released if the government shuts down at midnight Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Labor said. It's a much-anticipated report.

If the U.S. government shuts down, jobs and inflation data, which the Federal Reserve relies to make rate decisions, could be delayed.

While the U.S. government will be put to sleep when September ends, investors, hopefully, had their eyes peeled during the month.

While the U.S. government has been put to sleep at the end of September, investors, hopefully, had their eyes peeled during the month.