#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch Hashtag **#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch** indicates the markets' anticipation of two important economic reports that are typically released on the same day or close to each other:
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### 1. **CPI – Consumer Price Index**
- **Reflects inflation** in the economy.
- Its rise means that prices are increasing, which may prompt the central bank (like the U.S. Federal Reserve) to raise interest rates.
- Its impact is strong on cryptocurrencies and the markets in general, as it increases or decreases risk appetite.
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### 2. **Jobless Claims – Weekly Unemployment Claims**
- Measures the number of people who have filed for unemployment benefits for the first time.
- A decrease indicates a strong labor market, and vice versa.
- It also affects the Federal Reserve's decisions regarding monetary policy.
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### Market Relationship:
- **If inflation comes in higher than expected**: it may be accompanied by a decline in cryptocurrencies and stocks.
- **And if unemployment claims increase**: it may support the markets (due to expectations of interest rate stabilization).
- Therefore, investors are closely monitoring this data to determine the upcoming market direction.