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US CPI Holds Steady at 0.3%, Crypto Markets Celebrate!

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Mustafa Mulla

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. government shows that inflation stayed steady at 0.3% in May. This stability offers hope for financial markets worried about rising prices.

The CPI, which tracks the cost of goods and services across the country, remained unchanged from the previous month but increased by 3.3% compared to a year ago. This data from the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) highlights the ongoing inflation trends in the U.S.

Unexpected Stability in Monthly Inflation

Surprisingly, the market had expected inflation to cool to 0.1% for May, but the CPI held steady at 0.3%. This stability was not anticipated and presents a different view of the economic situation.

Cooling Core CPI: A Positive Sign

Despite the stable overall inflation rate, the Core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, decreased to 0.2% in May from 0.3% in April. The yearly Core CPI also showed a decrease, dropping to 3.4% from 3.6% in April. These decreases suggest cooling inflation, which is a positive sign for the market.

In response to the CPI report, the cryptocurrency market saw bullish momentum, especially with Bitcoin experiencing a notable price increase. Bitcoin surged from $66,800 to nearly $69,400, marking a 3.8% rise in a short time.

Bitcoin’s Impressive Metrics

Additionally, Bitcoin’s trading volume reached $27.8 billion, and its market capitalization climbed to $1.36 trillion. This increase reflects the market’s optimism and the dynamic reaction to the inflation data.

The latest CPI report, with its mix of stability and cooling trends, brings a hopeful outlook for both traditional and cryptocurrency markets.

Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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