US Dollar Strengthens Following Weaker-Than-Expected Jobs Data
The US dollar rose against major currencies on January 9, 2026, after December's job report showed 50,000 jobs added, below the forecast of 60,000. This data supported expectations of unchanged interest rates at the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting.
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On January 9, 2026, the US dollar experienced a notable rise against major currencies following the release of December employment data that revealed the addition of 50,000 jobs, falling short of the 60,000 predicted by economists. This weaker-than-expected jobs growth reinforced market expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting later this month, bolstering the dollar's strength in global forex markets.
