2026-01-05 09:21:04

Wall Street quietly adjusts expectations for 2026

Recently, some senior market analysts' views are worth considering: although employment looks good now, the story may reverse by 2026. The unemployment rate could gradually rise, with a more noticeable increase by the end of the year. This is not alarmist but indicates that the labor market is entering a correction cycle.

How will these series of changes transmit? Once the employment situation loosens, the consumption willingness and ability of ordinary households will decline accordingly, and corporate investment plans will tighten as well. The entire economic system reacts in a chain.

Because of this, markets and policymakers are turning their attention to the Federal Reserve. Some forecasting agencies have become more specific: before the end of 2026, the Federal Reserve may initiate more frequent rate cut cycles, with total cuts possibly exceeding 100 basis points. The clarity of this expectation actually surpasses most people's current intuitive understanding.

Currently, the US economy still appears relatively stable on the surface, but factors such as interest rate environment, the timetable for policy withdrawal, and various external uncertainties could all become disturbances. This reminds us to stay alert to risk changes and adjust strategies flexibly.

Interestingly, this cautious tone contrasts with some recent optimistic sentiments. The future economic outlook is still under debate. The upcoming employment data and consumption indicators will be key references for judging the overall direction.

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ChainSherlockGirl

· 21h ago

Wait a minute... Is Wall Street starting to "dig a hole" for 2026 now? Based on my analysis, this is just preemptively creating momentum for a major rate cut, 100 basis points, everyone. To put it nicely, it's "flexible adjustment"; to put it bluntly, the economy is heading for a "hard landing"... Spectators are just waiting to see the employment data slap in the face.

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· 01-07 22:10

It's the same old Wall Street trick. Honestly, no matter how much they hype it now, they'll drop the ball by 2026. --- 100 basis points? Wake up. It might be even more aggressive by then. --- Once consumption contracts, the entire chain is finished. That logic makes sense. --- Who believes the surface calm is real? There are undercurrents surging beneath. --- So is now the right time to hoard coins? Can someone give a definitive answer? --- If the Federal Reserve really cuts interest rates this much, digital assets should explode. --- The employment outlook seems fine, but it's just an illusion. We're just waiting to see what happens next year. --- These people predict quite clearly, but whether they're right or not will be another matter. --- It's interesting that the economic outlook is still up for debate, indicating no one has confidence. --- Adjusting flexibly to risk changes is easy to say but hard to do.

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ForkTongue

· 01-05 09:50

Another year, another year, Wall Street just loves to set up suspense... --- 100 basis points? Are they serious this time? --- When consumption loosens, companies tighten up. The logic makes sense, but I always feel policymakers are slow to react. --- Surface stability is the most dangerous signal, I think. --- 2026 is still far away. Is it too early to talk about this now? --- With such clear expectations of rate cuts, it feels like asset prices have already priced it in. --- Unemployment rate is gradually rising... just hearing that makes me uncomfortable. Ordinary people are going to suffer again. --- Employment data and consumption indicators are indeed key, but who can predict them accurately? Anyway, I can't see through it. --- When this kind of rhetoric becomes frequent, it's time to reflect. Is it truly risk or just another round of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"?

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-05 09:46

The story twist of 2026? Sounds like Wall Street is playing chess again Everyone says employment is good now, then immediately says the unemployment rate will rise... I’m familiar with this trick Can a 100 basis point rate cut save consumption, or is it just another prelude to a new round of harvesting retail investors Let’s wait for the employment data to come out; all these predictions are just on paper Wall Street’s "quiet adjustments" are actually just premeditated moves Is the decline in consumer willingness real? Or is it just another attempt to harvest retail wallets 100 basis points... sounds like a hint that something big is about to happen Instead of pondering about 2026, it’s better to figure out how many points the rate cut next year can actually reduce There are too many uncertainties overseas; such predictions have limited reference value Tighten your risk monitoring, but if it’s meant to be cut, it will be cut—just like that

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PumpBeforeRug

· 01-05 09:44

Uh, I saw it coming a long time ago, the unemployment wave is coming --- 100bp rate cut? Dream on, the Federal Reserve wouldn't be so generous --- Employment data, it's always the last honest guy --- 2026 is still early, let's survive 2025 first --- Wall Street quietly adjusting? Ha, actually it's just that we retail investors are too slow --- When consumption ability weakens, the crypto circle is the first to be affected, brother --- Isn't this just laying the groundwork for rate cut expectations? Smart people can see through it --- The analogy of a chain reaction is pretty good, but when it really happens, there's nothing we can do --- Recession is an buying opportunity; the question is whether we can survive until then --- Predicting 2026 is less useful than paying attention to tomorrow's data; instead of stressing, better to focus on risk management --- Optimists and cautious folks are fighting, we're just here watching --- Unemployment rises, crypto prices fall—aren't these the same logic? --- The Federal Reserve has been playing this game for so many years, and now you just see through it? --- There are too many uncertainties overseas; anyway, no one can prevent black swan events

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AirdropFreedom

· 01-05 09:42

Wall Street folks, to be honest, are still preparing to bet on themselves --- The unemployment wave in 2026, those who start布局 now will make a fortune --- A 100 basis point cut in interest rates? Those without cash will have a hard time then --- Employment data, believe it or not, I’ve already cut my losses --- Another prelude to the harvest of retail investors, the Federal Reserve’s script is always the same --- Consumption contraction → corporate layoffs → economic recession, this logical chain is very clear --- Still saying the economy is stable now, they really think people are fools --- Looking forward to the short positions in 2026, this opportunity is exceptional --- Oh well, it’s just Wall Street’s sleight of hand, they’ve actually started cutting already --- Wait for the employment data to come out before acting; those following the trend now are all cannon fodder

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