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Thursday’s CPI report shows prices are coming down more quickly than analysts had anticipated, renewing hope that central bankers will cut rates in the fall
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With the CPI having landed on the same day as last month’s FOMC meeting, there’s a lot to be learned from the meeting minutes
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Beneath top level numbers in May’s CPI print lies a treasure trove of insights as to where inflation might be headed
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On Wednesday, markets will receive the latest Consumer Price Index report followed by the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and projections
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Analysts say the report’s impact will be short-lived since the Fed will reveal their plans before markets close
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Bitcoin, after posting another record-high of just under $73,000 Monday, lost 0.7% Tuesday
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Goods marked a 0.4% month-over-month price increase, compared with a 0.5% monthly increase in January, which is in line with analysts’ expectations
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Even a slight decline in the historically high inflation Americans have experienced for roughly 18 months is a cautiously positive sign, analysts say
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Markets remain indecisive, with wide 2% swings seen in both directions shortly the report’s release
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Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge,’ has remained well below its one-year average, indicating traders think that have handle on the Fed’s next moves
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Bitcoin and ether inched into the green at the close Monday, rallying 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively
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July’s CPI report came in 0.2% lower than expected, showing an 8.5% increase in prices across the board year over year
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Bitcoin and ether both slid immediately following the release of the report, losing 2.5% and 3.4%, respectively, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opened 1.6% lower
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As analysts expect a slower year of growth in 2022, rising inflation pushes investors to take off risk
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European equity markets fell Monday while cryptocurrency traders were largely unphased
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The unfolding situation in Eastern Europe has ratcheted up market uncertainty, leading investors to sell or stick to the sidelines
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The prospect of an executive order from the US president relating to cryptocurrencies added to market uncertainty
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The US and NATO say Russia has not partially removed troops from Ukraine’s border yet, causing more fear among investors
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Tensions at Ukraine’s border eased slightly after positive remarks from Putin, leading to a jump in both cryptocurrencies and stocks
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Market uncertainty continues to mount as St. Louis Fed President calls for quicker rate hikes and tensions build between Russia and Ukraine
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Uncertainty and fear in the market continue to ramp up as tensions in Ukraine mount and investors prepare for aggressive rate hikes
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