By Myles Udland

The first week of March will bring investors a crucial jobs report and a range of key retail earnings that could have the potential to either stoke or allay fears about the US economy and the consumer showing some signs of stress.

The February jobs report out Friday is expected to show hiring rose modestly last month while the unemployment rate held steady at 4%.

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