Real Vision: Finance & Investing US Jobs Miss, China Inflation Hopes, and Crypto Policy Shifts: PALvatar Market Recap, January 09 2026
Jan 9, 2026
A surprisingly weak U.S. jobs report sparks optimism for rate cuts and lifts stock markets, while unemployment continues to dip. In China, there are glimmers of hope as signs of inflation emerge. Meanwhile, European data shows strength amidst ongoing tariff uncertainties. On the crypto front, Bitcoin hovers around $90,000 with ETF outflows affecting the market, and political changes in South Korea, Florida, and the UK reshape the digital asset landscape. Tune in for sharp insights on these dynamic shifts!
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Soft US Jobs Report Spurs Rate-Cut Optimism
- The US added only 50,000 jobs in December, signaling a softer end to 2025 and boosting rate-cut hopes.
- Unemployment fell to 4.4%, which paradoxically supported stock gains amid Fed cut speculation.
China Shows Tentative Signs Of Exiting Deflation
- China's producer prices remain negative while consumer inflation rose to 0.8%, its highest in nearly three years.
- That mixed data raises hopes China may be exiting persistent deflation, influencing global risk sentiment.
Bitcoin Holds Near $90k Despite ETF Outflows
- Bitcoin held near $90,000 despite over $1 billion in spot ETF outflows in three days.
- Crypto flows and ETF dynamics remain a major driver of price stability and volatility.