U.S. Labor Market Resilience Amid Economic Uncertainty In December, the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs, far exceeding expectations. Despite tightening monetary policy and geopolitical tensions, the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, signaling a strong labor market. Wage growth moderated to 3.9%, marking a year of solid employment gains. This solid performance is shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve to slow rate cuts in 2025, as inflation remains above the 2% target. The Fed’s cautious stance and resilient economic data suggest rates may stay elevated longer than expected, impacting market sentiment. 📩 For more insights on the latest economic trends, check out our full HCM Capital Newsletter. Read more here: #USLaborMarket #Inflation #HCMInsights #EquityMarkets image
💡 HCM Capital's Latest Bi-Weekly Newsletter is Here! Dive into issue #70 for fresh insights and updates on critical developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem: 1️⃣ Market News & Insights – Markets Declined as Strong Jobs Data Fuels Inflation Concerns and Rate Hike Fears 2️⃣ HCM Research Spotlight – US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Anniversary: A Groundbreaking First Year Surpassing Expectations 3️⃣ Recent Bitcoin Highlights – Meta Shareholder Proposal Advocated Bitcoin Allocation to Hedge Against Inflation 4️⃣ HCM Internal News – Launching the Chinese Version of "My First Bitcoin" Stay informed with our expert analysis, research, and commentary delivered directly to your inbox! Read more here 📎: #HCMCapital #Bitcoin #BitcoinETFs #InflationHedge #MyFirstBitcoin image