US Job Market Crisis Raises Stakes for Crypto Prices in December and January

FOMC minutes. Photo by BeInCrypto The weakening US labour market is emerging as a major risk variable for crypto heading into December and early 2026. Rising layoffs, slowing hiring, and deteriorating consumer confidence have intensified expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut.  The shift could influence Bitcoin and Ethereum more sharply than equities due to fragile liquidity conditions across digital assets. Labour-Market Stress Increases Pressure on the Fed Layoff announcements surged in October to ...