Job numbers soar in January leaving economists shocked
Nearly double "expert's" lowball "expectations"
Hello Capitalists,
Here is everything you should be watching today:
Economists in shock as Jan job numbers soar
Bitcoin slides below $70k
Bitcoin whales go on a buying spree
Robinhood has a brutal earnings season
Banks go head to head with Crypto over stablecoins at the White House
Kraft halts its company split under new CEO
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US Jobs surge nearly DOUBLES forecasts, economists stunned
The US economy kicked off 2026 with surprisingly robust hiring, adding 130,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in January—nearly double economists’ expectations—while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%, offering fresh evidence of labor market strength amid Federal Reserve rate deliberations and recent policy shifts.
Private Sector Powers: Private payrolls surged by 172,000 jobs, far exceeding forecasts of 70,000, driving overall gains despite government cuts.
Healthcare Leads Gains: Healthcare added 81,900 positions, well above its 2025 monthly average, with construction contributing another 33,000 amid nonresidential strength.
Government Jobs Plunge: Federal and state government payrolls fell by 42,000, continuing a trend with federal workforce down over 10% from late-2024 peaks.
2025 Revisions Slash: Annual benchmark adjustments cut 2025 job growth to only 181,000 from 584,000, revealing a much softer labor market last year.
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Bitcoin plunges below 70K amid wild volatility surge
Bitcoin’s short-lived bounce from early February lows faded Wednesday as the cryptocurrency hovered around $66,000-$67,000, down roughly 4% intraday, continuing its downward slide from an October 2025 all-time high above $126,000.
Bear cycle prediction issued: Analysts forecast 2026 as a “bear leg” in Bitcoin’s four-year halving pattern, with potential drop to $50,000 by summer before fall recovery.
Liquidation wave triggered selloff: A cascade of forced position closures on Feb. 5 intensified the decline, pushing Bitcoin briefly near $60,000 before partial rebound.
ETF flows show mixed signals: Recent net inflows over three days offered some support, though broader outflows from Bitcoin ETFs added downward pressure earlier.
Cycle history remains intact: Despite debates, experts say Bitcoin’s post-halving pattern (last in April 2024) persists, with current volatility mirroring past bear phases after rallies.
Bitcoin whales are using the crypto crash to buy Bitcoin at a discount
Bitcoin whales snapped up 53,000 coins last week—their biggest haul since November—providing crucial price support near $70,000 after a sharp drop to $60,000, even as retail and institutional investors largely retreated amid ongoing volatility and uncertainty over broader recovery.
Whale accumulation surges: Wallets with over 1,000 BTC added more than $4 billion worth in the past week, reversing recent heavy selling and marking the largest weekly purchase since November.
Longer-term selling trend: Large holders excluding ETFs and exchanges have been net sellers for the past year, offloading over 170,000 coins valued at about $11 billion since mid-December.
Price stabilization role: The whale buying slowed Bitcoin’s downfall and fueled a rebound from last week’s lows, but experts say sustained rallies need fresh inflows from other sources.
Demand doubts persist: With ETF investors nursing losses and corporate buyers pausing, analysts view the whale activity more as short-term damage control than strong conviction for a lasting bull run.
Robinhood stock craters on brutal Q4 revenue miss
Robinhood shares plunged more than 12% in early trading Wednesday after the brokerage reported fourth-quarter revenue that missed Wall Street’s forecast amid a crypto slowdown and weaker transaction volumes.
Revenue shortfall stings: Q4 revenue hit $1.28 billion, short of $1.35 billion estimates, dragging shares down sharply despite full-year record $4.5 billion in 2025.
Crypto revenue tumbles: Crypto trading brought in $221 million, below $248 million expected, reflecting broader market weakness and a 38% year-over-year drop in some reports.
Options trading disappoints: Options revenue reached $314 million versus $331 million anticipated, contributing to the overall transaction-based shortfall.
Diversification cushions blow: Despite misses, analysts note stronger positioning through subscriptions, banking, and prediction markets for potential recovery in 2026.
Banks slam Stablecoin yields at White House Crypto showdown
Major US banks, led by JPMorgan and Bank of America, intensified their push against stablecoin interest payments during a tense White House meeting Tuesday, demanding strict bans to protect deposits and lending as the Clarity Act crypto bill stays stalled in Congress amid industry clashes.
Banks Demand Strict Ban: Major banks circulated a document prohibiting any interest or rewards on stablecoin holdings, with only narrow exemptions to prevent deposit flight from traditional accounts.
White House Hosts Clash: Tuesday’s meeting by the White House crypto council featured heated discussions between banking groups and crypto representatives like Coinbase, but yielded no resolution on yield rules.
Clarity Act Faces Delay: The broader market structure bill remains frozen in the Senate due to unresolved disputes over stablecoin rewards, despite the GENIUS Act’s prior stablecoin framework signed last summer.
Joint Industry Statement Issued: Banking associations emphasized embracing innovation while safeguarding bank deposits that fund Main Street lending, calling for strong enforcement and a future study on payment stablecoins.
Kraft Heinz halts dramatic split, new CEO declares challenges “Fixable”
Kraft Heinz abruptly paused its planned breakup into two companies Wednesday as new CEO Steve Cahillane argued the food giant’s persistent issues are fixable internally, redirecting focus and $600 million toward a U.S. turnaround amid ongoing sales struggles.
New CEO’s Bold Pivot: Steve Cahillane, who started in January after leading Kellogg’s split, deems most problems “fixable and within our control” and prioritizes profitable growth over separation.
Major Investment Announced: The company will allocate $600 million to boost marketing, sales, R&D, product superiority, and selective pricing to revive its lagging U.S. business.
Split Background Reversal: Plans announced in September 2025 to divide the post-2015 merger entity are halted to avoid dis-synergies this year and refocus resources on operations.
Market and Analyst Reaction: Shares dipped as much as 5% initially but stabilized; some analysts view the pause negatively, seeing it as a sign the businesses aren’t ready for standalone operation yet.
Yeah economists may be schoked but Deranged communist Drmoc rats will
Have high levels of TDS again !!
The numbers have to increase. They’re not be filled by illegals.