2026-01-09 17:22:34

Non-farm payroll data once again plays out a classic script—job openings shrink, while the unemployment rate actually declines. Behind these seemingly contradictory figures, the true dilemma of the current employment market is revealed.

It's like saying: companies are tightening their hiring plans, but there are actually fewer people without jobs. This bizarre combination often leaves the market in a dilemma—whether the economy is weakening or employment can still hold up.

For traders focused on macro factors, such contradictory data often triggers market volatility. Federal Reserve policy expectations, risk asset valuations—everything looks for clues in these data changes. As a risk asset, the crypto market is also inevitably affected by this round of economic data rhythm.

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

16 Likes

Reward
16
6
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

WhaleStalker

· 11h ago

Ha, this data combination is just outrageous. The company has no work to do but still lays off employees, and the unemployment rate still drops. Who's writing this script? Honestly, these bizarre signals are the most annoying. Can BTC stop fluctuating randomly with non-farm payrolls? What is the Federal Reserve thinking? This time, they have to tinker with the macroeconomic outlook again.

View OriginalReply0

Liquidated_Larry

· 01-09 17:49

This data is really incredible—layoffs happening while the unemployment rate is falling. Sounds like a magic trick, doesn't it?

View OriginalReply0

AirdropHunter

· 01-09 17:48

Data conflicts are truly incredible; this non-farm payroll report is completely giving traders a hard time. Is this really good news or bad news? Even the swing traders need to ponder. The crypto circle reacts the fastest; we have to wait and see how the Fed responds to this. It feels like the economy is playing psychological games; let's just keep an eye on the trend. The declining unemployment rate sounds good, but are jobs shrinking? This logic doesn't quite hold up. Once again, a large-scale chopping of leek in the macro data scene—who can guess the direction in advance will be the winner.

View OriginalReply0

MoonRocketTeam

· 01-09 17:46

This data combination is really amazing. The company is laying off, yet the unemployment rate is still decreasing? It's a bit like a booster, leaking oil but the rocket is still soaring upward. Wait, is the economy really unable to support this or is the market just fooling itself? The crypto market has to ride this macro wave like a roller coaster again. It's so tough.

View OriginalReply0

GasFeeNightmare

· 01-09 17:42

This data is really outrageous. Companies are laying off employees, yet the unemployment rate is still decreasing? It's obvious that too many people are being forced to resign.

View OriginalReply0

SchrodingerWallet

· 01-09 17:40

Data contradict each other, and the market starts to spin its own stories. The crypto world follows macro data trends; ultimately, it's still the fate of risk assets.

View OriginalReply0