The government shutdown axed the monthly jobs report — but investors can tap these other key sources

BLS employment data is the gold standard for labor market health — but you can still make informed portfolio moves.

How to read the economy during a government shutdown so you can invest wisely

Pay close attention to the market's "tails" - the scenarios outside the base case. The Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report is the gold standard for labor data. But it is not the only source.