MARKET ALERT — U.S. Employment Data Today
Dec 16, 2025 | 8:30 AM ET
Backlogged labor data makes this release extra sensitive for markets.
What to track:
New jobs around 50K
Unemployment rate: near 4.5%
Past months: possible negative revisions
Market impact:
Following the recent rate cut, soft employment numbers strengthen the case for further Fed easing in 2026, adding liquidity but also raising volatility across stocks and crypto.
