2026-01-09 18:22:21

The employment data released on Friday is quite interesting. The US unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.4%, suggesting that the cloud of government shutdown is dissipating. But this is just surface-level — the real issue is that job growth is truly slowing down.

In December, non-farm payrolls increased by only 50,000, a figure significantly below market expectations. Even more concerning, the data for the previous two months has been revised downward. Honestly, this contradictory situation where the unemployment rate is slightly better but job growth is sluggish has a considerable impact on market sentiment. Economic growth momentum is weakening, which may put some pressure on risk asset expectations.

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HodlAndChill

· 01-10 05:02

The data looks good, but the growth part is really disappointing. Are 50,000 people really serious?

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ProbablyNothing

· 01-09 18:52

50,000 new users? This data is too disappointing; it feels like the bull market is cooling down.

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MrRightClick

· 01-09 18:51

50,000 new additions? That's an outrageous number, feels like the economy is about to cool down.

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NoStopLossNut

· 01-09 18:49

50,000 people? This is just disguised layoffs, haha.

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SmartContractRebel

· 01-09 18:46

50,000 people? That number is really disappointing. It was cut in the first two months, a clear sign of decline.

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AirdropHarvester

· 01-09 18:37

50,000? This data really can't hold up anymore haha Unemployment rate looks good but job growth is weak, a typical distraction tactic Signals of economic cooling are here, risk assets should shake things up Data is misleading; the first two months will be revised, the market is uncertain Feels like a change is coming, risk prevention is necessary

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ThreeHornBlasts

· 01-09 18:26

The unemployment rate looks good, but job growth is lagging behind. These numbers are really misleading. 50,000 new jobs? At this time last year, it was easily over 200,000.

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