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    Initial jobless claims in the United States reported at 208K, below the expected 210K

    by VT Markets
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    Jan 8, 2026
    The latest data from the United States shows that initial jobless claims were 208,000 for the week ending January 2. This is lower than the expected 210,000. These numbers reflect the job market and are important for understanding the US economy. In other financial news, Bloom Energy’s stock surged by 18% due to a $2.65 billion deal. The US dollar is also gaining strength, affecting currencies like the Pound Sterling and the Japanese Yen.

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    US Dollar Strengthens

    This economic strength is boosting the US Dollar, which is rising against the Euro, Pound, and Yen. In early 2024, strong job data led to a more than 3% increase in the Dollar Index (DXY) as traders shifted away from expecting Fed rate cuts. Given this, traders might consider strategies that take advantage of continued dollar strength, such as buying call options on dollar-focused currency pairs. As the market adjusts its outlook on interest rates, we can expect US Treasury yields to stay high. This makes short positions in Treasury futures an appealing hedge since bond prices may drop if hopes for a rate cut in the first quarter fade. The upcoming Nonfarm Payrolls report is a key event that could create significant market volatility, making protective put options on major stock indices a wise choice. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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