Jobs report Friday to provide important clues on where the economy is heading
1. April jobs report expected to show 133,000 payroll increase, down from 228,000. 2. A gain under 100,000 could negatively impact market confidence. 3. Weak economic indicators contribute to concerns over job stagnation. 4. Wage satisfaction is at its lowest since November 2021. 5. Federal layoffs may affect up to 1.2 million jobs, impacting economic outlook.