What to Expect From Friday's September Jobs Report
Wall Street economists are forecasting job growth of 84,000 to close out the summer when the September jobs report is released Friday, according to CNBC.
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The US Labor Department is set to release its September jobs report on Friday, with Wall Street economists forecasting job growth, according to CNBC.
Economists surveyed ahead of the release expect the economy to have added jobs in a range that closes out the summer hiring season, with CNBC reporting a consensus estimate of 84,000 new jobs for the month.
What Investors Are Watching
The jobs report is one of the most closely watched economic indicators each month, influencing expectations for Federal Reserve policy as officials weigh the health of the labor market against inflation trends.
A weaker-than-expected reading could reinforce expectations that the labor market is cooling, while a stronger number could complicate the outlook for future interest rate moves, though CNBC's preview does not specify the Federal Reserve's current stance heading into the release.
Friday's report will offer one of the clearest signals yet on the state of hiring as the third quarter closes, with markets likely to react to any significant deviation from the 84,000 consensus estimate cited by CNBC.
Sources
- The September jobs report will be released Friday. Here's what to expect — CNBC — Top News
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