The January 2026 employment report lands with extra weight after the government shutdown delayed its release, and labor market signals have been trending weaker, leaving traders bracing for a soft print.
Will this week’s numbers offer clearer guidance on where Fed policy is headed? More importantly, how might the dollar react?
Here are a few key things to keep in mind if you’re trading the release:
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