Inflation


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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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Markets

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.

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Markets

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)

Markets

Americans See Inflation Plunging Next Year, New York Fed Survey Finds

Respondents to the widely considered survey expect inflation to run at 6.2% in 2023, which is down 0.6% from last month’s survey.

(Source: New York Fed Survey of Consumer Expectations)

Policy

Bank of England Raises Interest Rate by Most Since 1995

At 1.75%, the rate is now the highest since the start of the global financial crisis in late 2008.

El Banco de Inglaterra sube las tasas en 50 puntos base. (PeterRoe/Pixabay)

Videos

Bitcoin Up After July Fed Rate Hike Announcement

Bitcoin and other risk-on assets trending higher following U.S. Federal Reserve officials this week reiterating plans to keep raising interest rates higher to tamp down soaring inflation. Separately, the job market remains strong. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Opinion

Lessons From the Turkish Government's Hasty Attempt to Regulate Cryptocurrencies

Grassroots action effectively stymied the quick adoption of bad crypto legislation.

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Markets

Bitcoin Trades Cautiously Even as Real Yield, Dollar Support Bullish Stance

The U.S. 10-year real yield has dropped 46 basis points in two weeks, offering bullish cues to risk assets, including bitcoin.

Bitcoin in stasis as real yield hits two-month low. (Alexas_Fotos/Pixabay)

Markets

What Is the Definition of ‘Recession?’ And Does Bitcoin Care?

The "two quarters" standard is simple, but the definition by the National Bureau of Economic Research gives policymakers much-needed wiggle room. For bitcoin, the semantics don't matter.

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