The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the May Consumer Price Index (CPI) data tonight at 8:30 PM ET. According to BlockBeats, the unadjusted annual CPI is forecast to rise to 2.5%, up from 2.3% in April.
This inflation data release is closely watched by markets ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision. A higher-than-expected CPI print could weigh on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and equities, as it may reinforce the Fed’s hawkish stance.