#CryptoCPIWatch
US Inflation Seen Easing in February, But Risks Remain
The February CPI report, due Wednesday, is expected to show inflation easing slightly—headline CPI at 2.9% (from 3.0%) and core CPI at 3.2% (from 3.3%). Both are forecast to rise 0.3% month-over-month.
The data comes at a pivotal time for the Federal Reserve. While markets expect rate cuts starting mid-2025, persistent inflation could delay that. A lower-than-expected CPI may boost stocks and crypto, while a higher print could strengthen the dollar and weigh on risk assets.
Adding uncertainty are new trade tariffs proposed by Donald Trump, which could raise import prices and reignite inflation.
Crypto markets remain cautious ahead of the report. Bitcoin trades near $82K, with digital asset funds seeing outflows for a fourth straight week.$BTC