Bitcoin Moves Sideways as Investors Expect CPI Inflation Announcements

By Miles

12 Dec 2023 (over 2 years ago)

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November's CPI data could lower to 3.1%, possibly aiding crypto recovery; Wall Street predicts varied outcomes, impacting Bitcoin prices.

Bitcoin Moves Sideways as Investors Expect CPI Inflation Announcements

November's CPI inflation data will be announced by The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today, with people expecting a decrease to 3.1%, this could potentially aid the crypto market recovery. October's inflation rate was 3.2%.

Experts from Wall Street have predicted a cooling of CPI inflation while they expect core CPI to remain at 4%. Major financial institutions have made different predictions of the CPI, but these predictions stay within the range of 3% to 3.2%.

If there’s a drop in CPI inflations as expected, it could cause the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. According to The CME FedWatch Tool, there’s a chance that there would be a pause in rate hikes. The US dollar index has also fallen, possibly having a positive effect on Bitcoin prices.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are known to respond to this announcement. Therefore they could experience some price changes after the CPI announcement. Analysts have predicted a possible rise in Bitcoin prices. Current trading shows a slight decrease as traders await CPI data, with a significant increase in trading volumes.

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