Bitcoin steady as US inflation data for April cools to 2.3% before tariff impact kicks in

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/13 23:15:05

U.S. consumer inflation cooled in April, with the Consumer Price Index rising 2.3% year-over-year, according to Labor Department data. While the data coincides with a temporary 90-day tariff freeze, the April print likely reflects pre-freeze conditions, giving policymakers a clearer view of baseline inflation absent policy distortion. The monthly increase stood at 0.2%, easing from March’s 0.3% and slightly below forecasts. Core CPI, which strips out food and energy, also rose 0.2% on the month and held steady at 2.8% annually. Energy prices fell 2.4%, contributing to the softer headline reading. Shelter and food prices posted modest gains, while medical care and transportation services showed limited movement. The report arrives during a temporary 90-day tariff freeze, giving policymakers a narrow window to assess underlying inflation trends without imported price distortions. Federal Reserve officials have kept rates steady since July 2023, citing a need for further evidence of inflation persistence. With April’s reading aligned with disinflation objectives, short-term interest rate futures trimmed rate-cut expectations to around 56 basis points by year-end, down from over 100 basis points in early April, CME data showed. Market reaction was muted. The 10-year Treasury yield edged lower to 4.44%, while equity futures ticked up slightly. Bitcoin traded near $103,000 shortly after the release, showing minimal deviation of -0.5% in the hour following the data. The asset’s relative stability may reflect reduced sensitivity to macroeconomic releases or investor wait-and-see positioning ahead of the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting. Source: https://cryptoslate.com/insights/bitcoin-steady-as-us-inflation-data-for-april-cools-to-2-3-before-tariff-impact-kicks-in/

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