GS looking for a plus 500,000 for the October nonfarm payroll due today in the US.

And unemployment down to 7.7%

GS cite:

  • High-frequency labour market information indicating further deceleration in job growth
  • a drag from the virus resurgence
  • "fiscal fizzle."

Data due at 1330 GMT

  • expectations centre of 593K and 7.6% for the twin headlines