#NFPBeatsExpectations NFP Beats Expectations — Full Market, Historical & Crypto Analysis (January 2026)
The U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report for January 2026 significantly beat expectations, with 130,000 jobs added versus a forecast of 70,000, and the unemployment rate falling to 4.3%. Wages continued modestly upward, signaling a resilient labor market. This stronger-than-expected print immediately affected global markets, risk sentiment, and cryptocurrencies, highlighting why NFP remains one of the most closely watched economic indicators.
What the NFP Report Measures
The NFP is part of t