#CryptoCPIWatch As of May 13, 2025, the latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data reveals a softer inflation landscape, with headline inflation rising 0.2% month-over-month and 2.3% year-over-year, slightly below the anticipated 2.4%. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, increased by 0.2% monthly and 2.8% annually, aligning with expectations.  
This unexpected moderation in inflation, coupled with a temporary 90-day reduction in U.S.-China tariffs, has bolstered investor sentiment, leading to a weakened dollar and modest gains in U.S. stock futures. Consequently, market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts have been scaled back, with anticipated cuts reduced from over 100 basis points to 56 basis points for the year. 
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a decline below $103,000 as traders secured profits ahead of the CPI release. Despite this short-term dip, analysts suggest that if macroeconomic conditions remain favorable, the bullish outlook for BTC could persist. Ethereum (ETH) also saw a slight decrease, trading around $2,539.48. 
In India, retail inflation eased to 3.16% in April 2025, marking the lowest year-on-year rate since July 2019. This decline, driven by a significant drop in food prices, provides the Reserve Bank of India with more room for potential interest rate cuts to stimulate economic growth.
