September's jobs picture is expected to look a lot like August's — a gradual slowdown in hiring and a modest increase in wages. Markets will be watching the report closely for indications as to whether the Fed will be able to loosen policy and lower interest rates in a gradual manner.

September’s jobs report, due out Friday morning, is expected to show that the US labor market has slowed somewhat but remains on solid footing.

Here is what you need to know ahead of tomorrow's monthly payrolls report: Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expect 150,000 new jobs were created last month, up from 142,000 in August. They expect a 4.