October Jobs Report Expected to Show Slowing Job Growth Amid High Inflation and Interest Rates

October jobs report on Friday likely to show hiring slowdown in face of higher rates and inflation

Forecast is 180,000 jobs added in October, down from 336,000 in September

Wage growth and unemployment rate will be watched for signs of cooling

Jobs data important for Federal Reserve as it tries to curb inflation

Job openings rose unexpectedly in September, signaling labor market remains tight