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U.S. unemployment data exceeds expectations. What does this mean for the crypto market?
【Blockchain Rhythm】The latest US labor market data has been released. As of the week ending January 17, the number of initial unemployment claims in the US was 200,000, below the market expectation of 210,000. At the same time, the previous week’s data was also slightly revised upward from 198,000 to 199,000.
What does this data indicate? At first glance, fewer unemployment claims than expected are usually interpreted as the labor market still being resilient. However, from the Federal Reserve and market perspectives, better data and a more stable economy may mean that the central bank will keep interest rates high for a longer period—this could put pressure on cryptocurrencies and the entire risk asset category.
Conversely, if unemployment data worsens, it may signal an economic slowdown, which could increase expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates. This scenario is generally more favorable for risk assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. Although these macro indicators may seem dull, they are actually key factors driving market sentiment in the crypto space and are worth close monitoring.