🌅 Friday’s First Dig: The latest U.S. employment report is due this morning, while holiday travelers have a practical checkout check to make.
🗞️ Reuters morning read: Economists surveyed by Reuters expect October nonfarm payrolls to have risen by 65,000 after September’s 29,000 gain. The report is also expected to show unemployment holding at 4.2% and annual wage growth easing to 2.9%—which would be the first reading below 3% since May 2021. The Labor Department’s release will offer a fresh look at whether a low-layoff job market is tightening or simply growing slowly.
Read more: Reuters — U.S. job growth expected to pick up in October, with moderation in wage gains
🧳 Useful this morning: Booking holiday travel? Before tapping Book, Pay, or Confirm, scroll through the entire checkout screen. The FTC warns that optional tips, support plans, or other add-ons may be preselected or shown below the main payment button. Deselect anything you did not choose, then compare the final total with the advertised price before paying.
Source: FTC — Booking holiday travel? Hidden fees can cost you
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