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US Jobless Claims Fall Sharply as Layoffs Remain Low

📉 US initial jobless claims fell to 196,000 in the week ended September 12, well below forecasts of 207,000–208,000 and down 10,000 from the previous week.

📊 The four-week average declined to 203,250, while continuing claims also fell to 1.73 million. The broad decline across all three measures suggests layoffs remain limited and prolonged unemployment has not materially increased.

⚠️ However, the survey week included the Labor Day holiday, meaning seasonal effects may have exaggerated the drop. The data therefore point more to a resilient labor market than to a renewed acceleration in hiring.

🏦 With the Fed having just raised rates, the figures provide little reason for policymakers to turn more dovish soon, although jobless claims alone are unlikely to become a major market catalyst.

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🤔 Why crypto could face its first September test as U.S. labor data looms?

The 15th of September could already be turning into another momentous day for the market. $BTR
On the macro front, the much-anticipated FOMC meeting is scheduled for this day, where the market is currently divided on the rate cut scenario. With twelve votes on the board, the market is currently pricing in a 7-5 Fed decision, favoring dovish rate policy. And although the meeting is still two weeks away, this week’s critical economic data release could be decisive in influencing the outcome of the vote.

As the post shows, the final month of Q3 is set to see key jobs data out with eyes on the labor market. Notably, the labor market is a key focus for investors, with any sign of cooling reducing the chance of rate hikes, while a strong reading would limit rate cut hopes. Either way, the crypto market looks set for volatility.

Interestingly enough, the data shows a scenario that fits the setup discussed earlier. $USELESS
According to FedWatch data, markets are already pricing in almost a 60% chance of a rate hike. This is a jump of almost 46% in expected hikes this week. To top it off, the vote on the CLARITY Act is also on the 15th of September, which is added to the list of catalysts for the day of the FOMC statement.

Considering the importance of both rate hikes and regulation, the 15th of September, therefore, may prove to be a critical day. Notably, the “timing” of the events poses another threat to the crypto market. $AKE

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US jobless claims fall to 203,000, with the labor market still showing no clear signs of deterioration

📉 Initial jobless claims for the week ending August 22 fell to 203,000, below the 208,000 forecast and the prior week’s revised 207,000. Continuing claims also declined by 18,000 to 1.778 million.

📊 The data suggest layoffs remain limited, but they do not indicate a strong rebound in labor demand. The four-week average edged up to 205,500, consistent with a “low-hire, low-fire” environment where companies remain cautious on hiring without broad-based job cuts.

🏦 With inflation still above the Fed’s target, the report slightly reduces pressure for near-term easing. The short-term impact is mildly supportive for the USD and yields, but not strong enough to materially shift September policy expectations.

🔎 Attention now turns to Fed Chair Warsh’s remarks, along with August CPI, PCE, and payroll data.

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#USWeeklyJoblessClaimsFallTo197000 U.S. weekly jobless claims fell to 197,000, pointing to continued resilience in the labor market. The data could influence expectations around Federal Reserve policy, Treasury yields and broader risk assets. 🇺🇸📊

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📉 Analyzing the 4-Week Moving Average of US Jobless Claims
The Trend: Looking beyond weekly fluctuations, the 4-week moving average of jobless claims provides a clearer picture of the U.S. labor market's underlying health.
Market Reaction: Traders closely monitor these employment trends to gauge potential Federal Reserve policy shifts.
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Bitcoin started the week on a positive note after a quiet weekend, rising to around $63,500 at the time of publication. Although the economic calendar is quieter compared with last week, the release of the Fed minutes and U.S. labor market data this week could trigger a new wave of volatility in the market.

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