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US CPI Report: Will Inflation Cool or Stay Hot?
What It Means for Markets & Crypto
Key Points
Feb CPI expected at 2.9% YoY (↓ from 3.0%)
Core CPI at 3.2% (↓ from 3.3%)
Fed rate cuts may hinge on this data
Markets & crypto watching closely
Inflation Easing? Or Just a pause?
The Feb CPI report (due Wed, 12:30 GMT) could show the first dual drop in core & headline inflation since July 2024. Still, risks loom from Trump’s trade tariffs that may spark fresh price hikes.
Monthly CPI:
Headline: +0.3%
Core: +0.3%
Fed Watch:
Cooler CPI (<2.9%) → Rate cuts sooner, USD weakens, crypto & stocks rally
Hot CPI (>3.0%) → Fed stays cautious, USD strengthens, markets dip
Crypto on Edge:
Bitcoin: $82.2K (+0.57%)
Ethereum: $1.89K (-1.75%)
Fund outflows: $876M in 4 weeks
Bottom Line:
All eyes on CPI. A cooler print could ignite a crypto surge, while sticky inflation may spook investors. Buckle up — volatility ahead!
