#ADPDataDisappoints The US ADP private payrolls report showed a weaker-than-expected increase of 22,000 jobs in January, signaling a cooling labor market. This has led to a softening of the USD and a dip in bond yields, strengthening the rate-cut narrative. The market is now shifting focus to the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report and Fed rate expectations.
The weaker ADP data has also triggered volatility in crypto markets. If job weakness continues, liquidity conditions may ease, potentially benefiting risk assets, but confirmation is needed.
Key points from the ADP report:
- Private payroll growth fell short of expectations, with 22,000 jobs added in January
- Wage growth remained stable at 4.5% year-over-year
- Education and health services led job gains, while manufacturing and professional services saw declines
- The report has increased expectations for Fed rate cuts $BTC $ETH $BNB