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US CPI Data Released: How Will Crypto Markets React?

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Mustafa Mulla

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported a slight decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September, with inflation dropping to 2.4%, just above the expected 2.3%. This signals a positive shift in the financial sector, indicating that inflation is beginning to ease. Despite the good news, Bitcoin’s price dropped below $61,000 following the announcement.

Inflation Continues Dipping

September’s inflation rate fell by 0.1%, now standing at 2.4%, compared to the forecasted 2.3%. This marks the sixth consecutive month of declining inflation rates, down from 2.5% in August and 2.9% in July. The steady drop suggests that inflation is cooling at a consistent pace, providing hope for a more stable economic outlook.

Experts predict that if this trend continues, it could lead to an interest rate cut in October, offering relief to both consumers and investors.

Understanding Core CPI Insights

Core CPI, which excludes volatile items like food and energy, saw a slight increase, rising to 3.3% compared to the expected 3.2%. Despite this, the overall CPI and core CPI figures demonstrate that efforts to control inflation are yielding positive results.

If this cooling trend persists, it could pave the way for a more stable financial environment, raising hopes for further improvements in the months ahead.

What’s Next for Bitcoin’s Price?

In response to the latest CPI report, Bitcoin’s price saw a modest decline of 1.92%, dropping to $60,740 and bringing its market cap down to $1.20 trillion. Although the cryptocurrency seems to be losing some momentum, many analysts believe it could test the $60,000 support level before resuming its upward trajectory.

Despite the dip, investor sentiment remains optimistic, with many choosing to hold their positions rather than take profits. If inflation continues to ease, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could soon experience a stronger bullish trend.

With inflation easing, where do you see the economy heading next? Share your predictions.

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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