#CryptoCPIWatch

Today, the data for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the United States for April 2025 was published, and it has positively surprised the market.

📉 General Inflation (CPI)

Year-on-year rate: 2.3%, one-tenth lower than in March (2.4%) and below market expectations. This is the lowest level since 2021.

Monthly variation: 0.2%, also lower than the anticipated 0.3%.

🔍 Core Inflation

Year-on-year rate: 2.8%, unchanged from the previous month.

Monthly variation: 0.2%, in line with forecasts.

🛒 Highlighted Factors

Food prices fell for the first time in almost a year.

There were decreases in airfares, used cars, trucks, and clothing.

New vehicle prices remained stable, despite recent tariffs.

🏦 Federal Reserve Reaction

The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates in the range of 4.25%-4.50% for the third consecutive time, disregarding pressures from President Donald Trump, who advocates for a cut due to the uncertainty generated by his trade and tariff policies.

This report reinforces the trend of decelerating inflation in the U.S., which could influence future decisions by the Federal Reserve regarding monetary policy.