U.S. inflation cooled more than expected in January, offering tentative relief to households and fresh fuel for debate over when the Federal Reserve might ease policy. January CPI Comes in Light, Core Holds at 2.5% The January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI), released Feb. 13 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed headline inflation […]
]]>The U.S. economy saw a positive shift in February as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for the month came in well below expectations. This marked a significant improvement in inflation trends, signaling potential relief for consumers and markets alike. The unadjusted annual CPI rate for February was recorded at 2.8%, the lowest level since November 2024, a drop that points to a deceleration in overall price increases. Additionally, the seasonally adjusted CPI monthly rate for February stood at just 0.2%, the lowest since October of the previous year. The core consumer price index, which leaves out the often volatile
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Sustained outperformance may hinge on whether US President-elect Donald Trump implements pro-crypto policies once he takes office on Jan. 20.
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Bitcoin futures markets may still be overheated, and a hotter-than-expected CPI could trigger further drawdowns, Steno said.
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Bitcoin derivatives metrics shifted as BTC price fell under $59,000 today. Are lower prices incoming?
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Bitcoin’s perpetual funding rate shows lack of confidence from bulls, but options markets are displaying resilience.
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BTC price weakness continues, taking BTC/USD below $56,000 despite the smallest year-on-year CPI increase since February 2021.
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