The post U.S. CPI Comes In at 3.4%, Matching Forecast appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

U.S. inflation eased in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% year over year, matching the 3.4% forecast and slowing from 3.5% previously. Consumer prices rose 0.1% month over month, also in line with expectations. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.2% month over month and 2.5% year over year, both matching forecasts. The …

The post CPI Report Today: July CPI Forecast and Possible Market Reaction appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. July CPI report is due today at 8:30 a.m. ET, giving investors a fresh look at how inflation is moving and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision. The report comes after June’s weaker-than-expected inflation reading, which has raised hopes that price pressures are continuing to ease. The numbers …

The post When Will CPi Data Be Released? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The report will show how consumer prices changed in July and will give investors a clearer view of inflation in the U.S. The data is closely watched because it can influence expectations for the …

The post Brent Crude Oil Price Falls Below $84 as Trump Pauses Iran Strike Plans appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The Brent crude oil price fell below $84 a barrel, while U.S. crude dropped below $79, after President Donald Trump paused planned military strikes on Iran and announced renewed diplomatic talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent briefly slid as much as 7.3% to $81.55 before recovering, unwinding part of July’s rally. Despite …

The post South Korea Stock Market Crash Wipes Out ₩2.5 Quadrillion in 40 Days appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

South Korea’s KOSPI Index extended its sharp decline, falling more than 10% in the latest session and triggering its ninth circuit breaker of 2026. The benchmark has now dropped 41% in just 40 days, compared with a 57% decline during the 2008 financial crisis over roughly a year. Around ₩2.5 quadrillion has been wiped from …

The post Brent Crude Oil Price Falls as Fed Rate Decision Comes Into Focus appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The Brent crude oil price has fallen sharply ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, reducing market expectations of an interest rate hike. Oil prices eased after the U.S. paused military operations against Iran and renewed diplomatic talks, helping ease inflation concerns. While markets still expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged, investors are closely …

The post Japanese Yen Falls to 40-Year Low as BOJ Signals More Rate Hikes appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The Japanese yen has fallen to its weakest level in nearly 40 years, according to Reuters, as markets expect the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to signal further interest rate hikes. While the BOJ is widely expected to keep its policy rate at 1% at its July 31 meeting, 86% of economists surveyed by Reuters expect …

The post Donald Trump Calls for Ending U.S. Trade With Spain appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

President Donald Trump said he wants the United States to end trade with Spain, criticizing the country over its NATO spending and calling it a poor alliance partner. The remarks signal a tougher stance toward a NATO ally but do not constitute an official policy change. Any change to U.S.-Spain trade would require formal government …

The post Donald Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Deal Is Over appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran to end the conflict is “over” and that he no longer wants to negotiate. The comments came after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on U.S. military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation …

The post Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Rises to $6.74 Trillion appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The Federal Reserve’s total assets increased by $11 billion in the week ending June 17, reaching $6.74 trillion, the highest level since March 2025. The increase was driven by a rise in Treasury holdings to $4.49 trillion, while mortgage-backed securities holdings continued to decline to $1.96 trillion. The balance sheet remains 76% above pre-pandemic levels. …