A 'now hiring' sign is displayed in a retail store in Manhattan on January 05, 2024, in New York City. Job growth was strong throughout 2023, and it's expected to remain that way when the latest data is released Friday.
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Fed Chair Powell says job market still strong - see breakdown
On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will deliver the first jobs report for 2024, and it’s expected to underscore the strength of the US economy despite 11 rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

