US Jobs Report Beats Forecasts, Adding Pressure on Crypto and Tech Stocks

The US economy added more jobs than expected in May, reducing hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon ease monetary policy. The data could add fresh pressure on crypto markets and high-growth US stocks, which are already sensitive to interest-rate expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 172,000 in May 2026, while the unemployment rate held steady The post US Jobs Report Beats Forecasts, Adding Pre