U.S. Job Cuts Rise as Fed Rate Cut Looms

Key Points:
  • U.S. faces rising layoffs, particularly in tech, with AI’s growing impact.
  • Markets expect a Fed rate cut amid high job cuts.
  • Fed decision likely to affect risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Tonight, the U.S. will announce critical employment data, including November layoffs and initial jobless claims, amid high expectations for a Fed rate cut in December.

These announcements impact market expectations and economic outlook, potentially influencing crypto assets as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions.

71,321 Job Cuts in November Driven by AI Disruption

U.S. companies have announced substantial job cuts in November, with Challenger, Gray & Christmas indicating a 24% increase from the previous year. Technology and telecommunications sectors are experiencing the most significant impacts due to AI disruption.

Economic conditions and AI-driven changes are contributing to the layoffs, with a 268% year-over-year increase in telecommunications layoffs, indicating a trend toward technology-driven workforce adjustments. These trends occur amidst broader economic shifts and speculation about interest rates.

“Tech firms are undergoing incredible disruption with AI that is not only costing jobs, but also making it difficult to land positions, particularly for entry-level engineers.” — Andy Challenger, Chief Revenue Officer, Challenger, Gray & Christmas

Federal Reserve’s Potential Rate Cut Spurs Market Speculation

Did you know? The November 2025 job cuts are the highest since November 2022, reflecting significant economic changes driven by AI—not seen since the pandemic’s peak impact years ago.

Ethereum (ETH) has shown varied price movements, with 24-hour gains of 2.10% and a current price of $3,164.22, according to CoinMarketCap. Despite recent gains, 90-day figures reveal a decline of 26.16%, reflecting broader market volatility.

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Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 17:30 UTC on December 4, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

Insights from the Coincu research team suggest potential shifts in financial landscapes if the Fed cuts rates. Technological sectors may face reconstruction, with hiring trends needing readjustment. Investors are closely monitoring how these dynamics will impact cryptocurrency values.

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