Inflation

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Crypto’s Interest in Rates
U.S. interest rates are back on the rise, but digital assets appear to be unaffected.
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Bitcoin Price Hovers Around $26K as U.S. Inflation Is 'Not Going Anywhere Fast': Trader
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 Price Hovers Around $26K as U.S. Inflation Is 'Not Going Anywhere Fast': Trader

Headline inflation rose in August (Getty Images)
U.S. CPI Inflation Jumped to 3.7% in August, More Than Expected
Higher oil prices were behind the big rise in headline inflation last month.
Headline inflation rose in August (Getty Images)

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Crypto Market Shows Signs of Stability Ahead of U.S. CPI
While some economists predict a jump in U.S. CPI compared to July, Factset research shows inflation is becoming less of a concern for large companies.
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Headline inflation is seen surging in August while core rate recedes (Getty Images)
Headline CPI Expected to Have Spiked Higher in August, but Core Rate Seen Slowing
The U.S. government on Wednesday morning will release its latest official inflation data.
Headline inflation is seen surging in August while core rate recedes (Getty Images)

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U.S. Interest Rates High Enough to Tame Inflation, Avoid Recession: Chicago Fed
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago economists predict low inflation and a resilient economy, a potential goldilocks scenario for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
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Stablecoins Can Provide an Escape From High-Inflation Currencies: Brevan Howard Digital
Usage has shown a low correlation with crypto exchange volumes, which suggests that significant stablecoin transaction volumes are likely being used for non-speculative purposes, the report said.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell delivered remarks Friday morning (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Fed's Powell at Jackson Hole: Prepared to Raise Rates Further if Appropriate
Market participants were looking to Friday morning's speech to gauge the future direction of the U.S. central bank's monetary policy.
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Bitcoin Dreams Are Coming True in Argentina and Turkey
It’s no surprise a BTC-backing candidate just won a primary election in Argentina.
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New Fed messaging suggests rates and inflation might go higher (Getty images)
Bitcoin Bulls Mull the Meaning of New Fed Messaging on Inflation and Interest Rates
Instruments tied to interest rates compete with Bitcoin for investor dollars.
New Fed messaging suggests rates and inflation might go higher (Getty images)