Real Vision: Finance & Investing Red Equities, Strong Services, and Crypto Volatility: PALvatar Market Recap, January 08 2025
Jan 8, 2026
The latest market recap dives into the rally of defense stocks following a substantial U.S. military budget proposal. U.S. labor data reveals a perplexing 'no hire, no fire' scenario, while surprising strength in private jobs and services provides a glimmer of hope. In the crypto realm, Bitcoin slips below $90k amid volatility, with XRP showing promise despite Zcash facing challenges. Tune in for insights on how geopolitical tensions and economic signals are shifting financial landscapes.
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Risk-Off Moves Driven By Geopolitics And Data
- Global equities moved risk-off as geopolitical tensions and mixed economic data shifted sentiment.
- Defense stocks, oil, and the dollar outperformed amid hawkish U.S. military spending signals.
Labor Market Shows Mixed, Sticky Behavior
- U.S. labor signals show a 'no hire, no fire' environment with mixed indicators.
- Job openings fell sharply while services activity unexpectedly expanded, highlighting uneven labor-market dynamics.