Inflation
Bitcoin Shines as a 'Liquidity Barometer,' Not an Inflation Hedge, NYDIG Says
Gold, traditionally seen as an inflation hedge, also shows inconsistent and often negative correlations with inflation, the data shows.
Bitcoin Climbs as Economy Cracks — Is it Bullish or Bearish?
CPI surprises to the upside while cracks widen in U.S. labor market; bitcoin climbs as the dollar weakens and bond yields fall.
Rising Jobless Claims Eclipse Inflation Data as Recession Fears Resurface
Initial jobless claims surged to 263,000 last week — the highest in 4 years — signaling weakening growth and bringing stagflation fears to the forefront.
U.S. CPI Rose a Faster-Than-Expected 0.4% in August; Core Rate in Line
The headline news is sending markets, bitcoin included, lower, but isn't likely to derail the Fed from trimming interest rates next week.
Crypto Prices Buoyed by Soft PPI Data; Bitcoin Tops $113K
Traders boosted bets that the Fed would cut rates by 50 basis points next week, but bitcoin bulls have plenty of reason for caution.
Bitcoin Stays Below $112K After Tough Jobs Report and Fed Cut Bets. What Next?
The U.S. jobs report revealed only 22,000 job additions in August, far below expectations, increasing the likelihood of a Fed rate cut. Still, BTC remains below $112K.
Crypto in Late 2025 and Beyond: What Powell’s Speech Signals for Rates, Inflation and Assets
Powell’s Jackson Hole speech showed how the Fed is weighing inflation against jobs. That balance could shape policy in the fourth quarter of 2025 and beyond.
Crypto Prices Quickly Slide After Troubling U.S. PPI Report
Inflation at wholesale level in the U.S. in July sped up far beyond economist forecasts, calling into question expectations for lower interest rates.
U.S. July CPI Rose Softer Than Forecast 2.7%, but Core Rate of 3.1% Disappoints
The data was mixed, but nevertheless isn't likely to lessen the case for a September Fed rate cut.
Bitcoin $115K Bets in Demand as Downside Fear Grips Market Ahead of U.S. CPI Report
A higher-than-expected CPI could dampen Fed rate cut bets and weigh on risk assets, including bitcoin.
