The US job market showed signs of weakness in February 2026, with a significant loss of 133,000 jobs, the worst drop since the 2020 COVID pandemic.

Unemployment also rose to 4.4%. Bad weather and a healthcare strike contributed to this downturn.

This kind of weakness typically leads to the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, which can boost liquidity and lift asset prices, including crypto.

In a high-debt economy like the US, with debt near $39 trillion, this creates opportunities for risk assets.

One month's data doesn't tell the whole story, but it highlights how "bad news can be good" for markets

U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%

“The bottom line is March was somewhat encouraging, but it’s been a rocky year for the labor market with almost no hiring since last April,” said Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union. “The March data will keep the Federal Reserve on hold, but no one is declaring victory yet. It’s likely to be a tough spring for job seekers.”

The dollar index edged above 100 on Friday after stronger than expected US jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer. 

When it hurts, remember there are people who put $1B on oil going down.

Note: The best time to short oil is when you see any de-escalation or ceasefire from US & IRAN war, market will react to it..


Kindly pay attention to the headline and follow the narrative

Oil prices jump 9% as US-Iran tensions escalate: What's next for investors?

A large formation of US Air Force C-17 transport planes is crossing the Atlantic en route to the Middle East.

A second wave is currently over Europe, heading toward the eastern Mediterranean.

The C-17s are carrying troops, heavy equipment, and armored vehicles.

This is the largest visible air troop movement since the start of the war.

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Trump says Iran has 48 hours left to reach a deal before "real hell" begins.


All eyes on Oil 👀 👀

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MACRO NEXT WEEK

Monday:
🇺🇸ISM-Non-Manufacturing PMI
🇺🇸 ISM-Non-Manufacturing Prices

Wednesday:
🇺🇸 Crude Oil Inventories
🇺🇸 FOMC Meeting Minutes

Thursday:
🇺🇸 Initial Jobless Claims
🇺🇸 GDP (QoQ) (Q4)
🇺🇸 PCE Price Index

🚨Prepare for volatility!

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⚠️⚠️ BREAKING: Trump demands reopening of the strait

Trump urged to "open the strait" and warned, "or you'll be living in hell-just watch."

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#USD #Gold🔻 #Oil🛢🔺
Be ready boys...(Oil to 130?)

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How millionaire trader Larry Williams approaches the markets

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⚠️⚠️ BREAKING: Iran’s Speaker of the Parliament responds to Trump’s statement this morning:

“Your reckless moves are dragging the United States into a living HELL for every single family, and our whole region is going to burn because you insist on following Netanyahu’s commands. The only real solution is respecting the rights of the Iranian people and ending this dangerous game,”.

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All eyes on Oil if this escalation continues 👀

⚠️⚠️ BREAKING: U.S President Donald Trump said Iran faces a deadline of 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of potential escalation if the key global shipping route is not restored.

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