CPI, Inflation and April
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News that the U.S. and China have drastically reduced reciprocal tariffs for 90 days as they continue trade talks has already put a dent in rate-cut expectations.
Inflation continues to ease on trend. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in April, a touch softer than expected but still a rebound from March's unexpected decline. The temperate gain reduced the year-over-year rate by a tenth to 2.3%, which is the slowest pace since early 2021).
The crypto market stood at $3.4 trillion as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April stood at 2.3% over the last 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on May 13. The Federal Reserve has set an inflation target of 2%. As per Kraken's price feed, Bitcoin was trading at $103,587 at press time.
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US-China trade truce euphoria is giving way to worry over economic slowdown in the wait for the latest US consumer inflation report
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You may see some price increases from tariffs in your shopping, but you won't see them in Wednesday's official report on inflation in April, forecasters say.
The US CPI data is set to be released on May 13, and experts anticipate that positive data could bring the Bitcoin price rally to a new ATH.