CPI, Inflation and April
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CPI shows the 2% inflation target nearing, hinting at possible Fed rate cuts. Explore key market reactions and what this means for your investments.
News that the U.S. and China have drastically reduced reciprocal tariffs for 90 days as they continue trade talks has already put a dent in rate-cut expectations.
Inflation slowed to the lowest point in four years last month, but progress in reining it in will likely end there as higher tariffs start to push up the cost of consumer goods. The consumer price index climbed 2.
The crypto market stood at $3.4 trillion as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April stood at 2.3% over the last 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 13. The Federal Reserve has set an inflation target of 2%. As per Kraken's price feed, Bitcoin was trading at $103,587 at press time.
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US-China trade truce euphoria is giving way to worry over economic slowdown in the wait for the latest US consumer inflation report
You may see some price increases from tariffs in your shopping, but you won't see them in Wednesday's official report on inflation in April, forecasters say.
The US CPI data is set to be released on May 13, and experts anticipate that positive data could bring the Bitcoin price rally to a new ATH.