New video loaded: What employment statistics tell us about the economy
What does September's jobs report, delayed by six weeks due to the government shutdown, say about the economy? Economic reporter Lydia DePillis explains how the report beat expectations but was released at a time of great uncertainty.
Written by Lydia Depiris, Claire Hogan, Stephanie Swart, Gabrielle Blanco, Jacqueline Gu
November 21, 2025
