Jobs Report Friday Could Spook Markets If Labor Market Stays Tight

Jobs report Friday could impact markets if labor market remains tight, worrying Fed may keep rates high.

Economists expect 170,000 new jobs in September. Significantly more could spook stock market.

Job openings rose in August, sparking fears of another stock slide if Friday's report is also strong.

Banks like Goldman Sachs and Citi forecasting even higher job growth of 200,000-240,000 for September.

Markets watching wages and labor force participation too. Wage growth expected at 0.3%. Unemployment rate may dip to 3.7%.