Inflation
U.S. September CPI Disappoints With 0.2% Increase
Inflation came in stronger than expected in the U.S. in September as the CPI rose 0.2% in September versus economist forecasts for 0.1%. Could this mean that the Fed may pause any rate cuts in November? CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."
What Cooling Inflation Means for the Crypto Market
FedWatch Advisors founder and CIO Ben Emons joins CoinDesk to discuss the crypto markets' reaction to the latest Consumer Price Index report and his bitcoin price outlook as U.S. inflation calms down in June.
Why Inflation Data Matters for the Price of Bitcoin
The year-on-year percentage change in the U.S. consumer price index from 2013 to date looks eerily similar to the 1970s, according to Game of Trades. If history is a guide, inflation may rebound in the coming months, boosting demand for perceived store-of-value assets. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Price Hovers Around $26K as U.S. Inflation Is 'Not Going Anywhere Fast': Trader
Bitcoin (BTC)'s price remains little-changed at around $26,000 as new inflation data is released. On a year-over-year basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 3.7% versus forecasts for 3.6% and from 3.2% a month earlier. "The Crypto Trader" author Glen Goodman discusses his crypto markets analysis.
Bitcoin and U.S. Real Yield Notch Strongest Inverse Correlation in Four Months
Bitcoin (BTC) and the U.S. inflation-adjusted bond yield are again moving in opposite directions, exhibiting the strongest negative correlation in four months. Bitcoin fell over 10% last week as the yield on the 10-year inflation-indexed security rose to the highest since 2009. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Who Is the Pro-Bitcoin Candidate That Just Won Argentina's Presidential Primary?
Javier Milei, a libertarian candidate who has advocated for the elimination of the central bank and spoken favorably of Bitcoin (BTC), won the primary presidential election in Argentina. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the country's recent financial conditions and whether cryptocurrency could provide a solution to rising inflation.
HODLers Love to Hold Crypto, Glassnode Data Suggests
Data from Glassnode shows that bitcoin's (BTC) balance on exchanges reached a 5 year low of 2,276,878 BTC. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is currently hovering below $30,000, as investors await U.S. inflation data scheduled for release later this week. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Fed Chair Powell Gives Update on Inflation Goal After Interest Rate Hike Decision
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at a press conference on Wednesday, discussing the central bank's progress in reducing inflation and why there's likely more work ahead. "We have to get inflation down to 2% and we will," Powell said. "And we just don't see that yet."
