US inflation meets forecasts as Bitcoin again threatens $42,000

Quick Take

The Dec. 12 US CPI inflation data revealed that the headline inflation year over year matched the expected result of 3.1%. Similarly, the core inflation year over year did not stray from the predicted 4.0%. These statistics indicate consistency in economic forecasting, demonstrating that the inflationary situation is developing as anticipated by analysts.

Time Indicator Actual Previous Consensus
1:30 PM Core Inflation Rate MoM NOV 0.3% 0.2% 0.3%
1:30 PM Core Inflation Rate YoY NOV 4% 4% 4%
1:30 PM Inflation Rate MoM NOV 0.1% 0% 0%
1:30 PM Inflation Rate YoY NOV 3.1% 3.2% 3.1%

US Inflation Data: (Source: Trading Economics)

Against the backdrop of this unfolding inflationary scenario, Bitcoin’s value broke $42,000 on Coinbase, briefly up 1.8% on the day, before falling back below $42,000.

BTCUSD: (Source: Trading View)
BTCUSD: (Source: Trading View)

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