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Oct Nonfarm Payrolls: What Is Expected

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Nonfarm payrolls (released 0830ET/1230UK - our full preview is here) are seen rising 200k in October per the Bloomberg survey median after the 263k in Sept was about as close to consensus as you get. Estimates range from 100k-300k, with the “whisper” number at 250k.

  • The graphic below shows expectations of other indicators released in the Employment Report:

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