US Government Shutdown Ends, Non-Farm Employment Report Postponed - 02/07/2026

[Para 1: The Lead] The U.S. House of Representatives has ended a four-day government shutdown by approving a spending bill on Tuesday, February 7, 2026. However, the highly anticipated Non-Farm Employment Report, scheduled for release on the same day, has been postponed, a direct consequence of the brief government closure. [Para 2-3: Supporting details & Context] The bill, which extends government operations until September, has been signed by President Trump, as promised. The shutdown, primarily affecting the Department of Labor, has delayed the release of the Non-Farm Employment Report, a key economic indicator. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has confirmed the report will be released at a later date once the government resumes operations. Despite the shutdown, economic impacts have been minimal, with market reactions relatively subdued. Historical data suggests U.S. stocks are not significantly affected by government shutdowns, with the S&P 500 showing mixed performance during the shutdown period.