Inflation


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Bitcoin $24K Breakout Elusive as Treasury Yields Balk at Peak Inflation Narrative

Traders of risk assets, including bitcoin, might be wrong to conclude that inflation in the U.S. has peaked, the bond market activity suggests.

Bond markets question the bullish crypto market narrative concerning inflation. (geralt/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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Digital Asset Research CEO on Bitcoin Outlook Amid ‘Favorable Macro Environment’

Digital Asset Research CEO Doug Schwenk discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency continues to trend higher after this week’s cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation reading calmed fears of a more aggressive Fed monetary policy. “The macro environment is very favorable right now,” Schwenk said.

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Bitcoin Rallies to 2-Month High; What's Next?

The Federal Reserve's plan to accelerate quantitative tightening starting in September may bring volatility to markets.

Bitcoin hits a two-month high after encouraging U.S. inflation data. (Geralt/Pixabay)

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Market Wrap: US Inflation Slows, Crypto Markets Accelerate

Bitcoin jumped sharply on CPI news before moderating.

Aparte de reducir el consumo de energía, ether está demostrando que también es más resistente a la inflación. (Timón Studler/Unsplash)

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US Inflation Falls in July; What This Means for Crypto

U.S. inflation slowed to 8.5% in July according to the latest CPI print, sending bitcoin’s price jumping. The slower-than-expected reading takes pressure off the Federal Reserve to hike rates aggressively at their upcoming September meeting. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Spikes as US Inflation Slowed to 8.5% in July

U.S. inflation slowed in July, possibly signaling the worst of consumer-price increases is behind the economy. Bitcoin (BTC) jumped 2% in the minutes after the report. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential impact of inflation on the crypto markets and the larger financial world. "This news means that things are getting worse at a slightly slower pace than they were before," host Adam B. Levine said.

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US Inflation Slowed to 8.5% in July, CPI Report Shows; Bitcoin Jumps

Crypto markets responded favorably after the slower-than-expected reading, which takes pressure off the Federal Reserve to hike rates aggressively at the September meeting.

Small Shrinking Currency Dollar in Inflation  (iStock)

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Inflation Probably Slowed in July, but Not by Enough to Trigger Crypto Bull Run

Goldman Sachs still sees the risk of higher consumer prices.

The Fed is unlikely to take comfort from the slight expected decline in the headline Inflation. (stevepb/Pixabay)