Long-term US unemployment hits 1.8M monthly in 2026, up 45% from 2019. A low-hire labor market raises risks for consumer spending and crypto markets alike.

Long-term US unemployment hits 1.8M monthly in 2026, up 45% from 2019. A low-hire labor market raises risks for consumer spending and crypto markets alike.

The US added 172,000 jobs in May, double expectations, but long-term unemployment rose and Bitcoin fell toward $62,000 as rate cut hopes faded.