U.S. unemployment rate spike drives Treasury yields down and Bitcoin holds steady

Data from Trading Economics shows that on today’s latest US jobs data revealed a surprising spike in the unemployment rate, which soared to 4.3%, exceeding the consensus expectation of 4.1%. Non-farm payrolls were particularly disappointing, with only 114,000 jobs added compared to the anticipated 175,000, marking a significant miss. The weak employment report had immediate repercussions in the financial markets.

The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell by 4%, settling at 3.8%, indicating a flight to safety among investors. Concurrently, the US Dollar Index (DXY) dipped below the 104 mark, reaching 103.7, reflecting a decrease in investor confidence in the currency. Despite the market volatility, Bitcoin remained resilient, maintaining its position above $64,000.