The Bureau of Labor Statistics finally released the September jobs report on Thursday, November 20, 48 days later than it would have if the government hadn’t been shut down for 43 days.

U.S. employers added a suprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed seven weeks by the federal government shutdown.

U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%. The report, which was delayed by the government shutdown, may hint at the pace of hiring and firing.

The September jobs report, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, comes amid a slowdown in hiring across the U.S.

September employment data — delayed seven weeks because of the shutdown — is expected to show another month of tepid jobs growth.

A delayed jobs report shows U.S. employers added 119,00 jobs in September. Still, the unemployment rate inched up from 4.3% in August to 4.4%.

September jobs report reveals U.S. labor market losing steam with employment figures revised down by 33,000 for July and August, signaling economic concerns.

The September jobs report, delayed due to the government shutdown, showed the food services sector added more than 36,000 jobs for the month, more than any sector besides health care.