2026-01-09 15:52:27

December's U.S. employment report brought fewer jobs than the market was bracing for. The federal government confirmed only 50,000 positions were added last month—a notable slip from November's figures and well below what Wall Street analysts had penciled in. This softer-than-expected jobs data could reshape expectations around Fed policy and credit conditions, factors that typically ripple through crypto markets and risk asset valuations.

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· 01-12 15:16

50k jobs? This data is really disappointing, no wonder the crypto market has been volatile these days. --- The Fed is about to start shifting blame again. I'll just wait and see when the rate cut expectations rise. --- Is this still considered meeting expectations? That’s hilarious. --- Let’s wait and see. The Federal Reserve won’t be able to sit still this time. --- Bad unemployment data will inevitably impact crypto; it was about time to bail out. --- Damn, here comes another rollercoaster market. --- Wall Street’s predictions have failed again this time, haha. --- Credit conditions are about to change, putting enormous pressure on the asset side. --- 50k jobs a month? This growth rate can’t build any confidence. --- An interesting moment is coming. Let’s see how the Fed responds to this mess.

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MetaMaskVictim

· 01-09 16:18

The number 50,000 is really heartbreaking. The Federal Reserve should cut interest rates, so the cryptocurrency can rise.

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fren.eth

· 01-09 16:17

50k jobs? Give me a break, the Fed should be panicking.

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PancakeFlippa