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130k jobs vs 55k expected. The pivot is dead.

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Feb 11, 2026 · 14:07

Just looked at the NFP print. the gap is massive.
​We got 130k jobs added against a 55k forecast. Unemployment dropped to 4.3% instead of rising.
​The market was desperate for a slowdown to justify rate cuts. That thesis is gone. If labor is this tight, inflation isn't going anywhere anytime soon. The fed has absolutely zero room to ease right now.

​"Higher for longer" isn't just a tagline anymore, it’s the baseline. Be careful with long duration here.