Dear Readers,
As tensions between the US and China continue to impact global trade, both Bitcoin and altcoins are showing sudden pump-and-dump behavior. In the middle of this uncertainty, the latest US Producer Price Index (PPI) data has just been released—giving investors new clues about inflation and economic direction.
What the New PPI Data Shows
The recently announced data provides a snapshot of inflation from the producer side. Here's a breakdown of the figures:
Producer Price Index (Month-over-Month):
Actual: -0.4% | Expected: 0.2% | Previous: 0.1%Producer Price Index (Year-over-Year):
Actual: 2.7% | Expected: 3.3% | Previous: 3.2%
Bitcoin Reacts to the PPI Data
Shortly after the PPI data was released, Bitcoin responded with noticeable price movement. The market seems to be closely watching inflation trends and adjusting to new data quickly. The cooling inflation figures, especially with month-over-month prices declining, give some hope to investors that the Fed may adopt a softer stance on rate hikes.
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CPI Data Also Signals Cooling Inflation
Along with the PPI, Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from March also shows a slowdown. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported:
Year-over-Year CPI:
2.4% in March vs. 2.8% in February; below the expected 2.6%Month-over-Month CPI:
-0.1%, the first monthly decline since May 2020
These figures reinforce the view that inflation pressures are easing, which could influence monetary policy decisions in the coming months.
Tariff Moves Between US, China, and the EU
Adding to market volatility, recent tariff changes have complicated the outlook. Former President Trump first reduced broad tariffs to 10% and announced a 90-day pause. However, he later raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%.
In response, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen matched Trump's temporary pause on April 10. Still, she warned that the EU would consider retaliatory measures if trade talks broke down
Final Thoughts
With inflation data cooling and trade tensions flaring, markets—especially crypto—remain highly sensitive. Investors are hoping for stabilization soon, but for now, volatility continues to rule the day.
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