US Non-Farm Payrolls Alert
đš THE NEXT 24 HOURS MAY MOVE GLOBAL MARKETS đš
Friday, January 9, 2026, could be a turning point. Equity markets, bonds, and the US dollar are tightly compressed â and conditions are ripe for a sudden breakout.
đ Key Events to Monitor:
â° US Employment Data (8:30 AM ET)
Decemberâs jobs numbers drop first.
Market expectations are already low (around 70K), increasing the odds of a strong market reaction.
Weaker-than-expected data: Growth concerns accelerate, rate cuts get priced in quickly
Stronger-than-expected data: Fed maintains a hawkish stance, risk assets feel the pressure
This report alone can rapidly shift market sentiment.
âïž Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
A major wildcard with headline risk and limited hedging options.
Tariffs upheld: Inflation concerns persist, USD remains supported
Tariffs overturned: Equities rally, interest rates reprice sharply
This decision could redefine the broader macro outlook.
đ Market Setup:
The S&P 500 is consolidating near 6,920, showing classic compression behavior.
Markets rarely stay quiet in these conditions â they tend to move decisively.
â ïž Volatility is starting to build
â ïž Strategy and positioning matter more than opinions