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Key TakeawaysU.S. CPI rose 0.9% MoM, largest increase since 2022.Inflation hit 3.3% YoY, fastest pace since 2024.Gasoline accounted for ~75% of the monthly increase.Core CPI (ex-food & energy) slowed to 0.2% MoM.Inflation Surges on Energy ShockLatest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a sharp acceleration in inflation for March, with headline CPI rising 0.9% month-on-month.This marks the largest monthly increase since 2022, highlighting the growing impact of energy prices on the broader economy.Gasoline Prices Drive Majority of IncreaseThe surge in inflation was overwhelmingly driven by rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions.Key detail:Gasoline contributed nearly three-quarters (~75%) of the CPI increaseThe spike reflects the ripple effects of higher oil prices amid the Iran conflict, which has tightened global energy supply.Yearly Inflation Accelerates to 3.3%On a yearly basis:CPI rose 3.3% YoY, the fastest pace since 2024This suggests inflation pressures are re-accelerating after a period of relative stabilization.Core Inflation Shows Signs of CoolingDespite the headline surge, underlying inflation remains more contained:Core CPI (excluding food and energy): +0.2% MoMThis indicates that:Price pressures are still largely energy-drivenBroader inflation may not yet be fully entrenchedMarket ImplicationsThe data presents a mixed signal for markets:Bullish for rates / USD:Strong headline inflationReinforces “higher-for-longer” Fed stanceNeutral-to-positive for risk assets (conditionally):Core inflation remains controlledSuggests inflation spike may be temporary if energy stabilizesEnergy vs Core Inflation BattleThe key question going forward is whether energy-driven inflation spills into the broader economy.Markets will closely watch:Wage growth trendsCore inflation trajectoryOil price stabilityIf energy pressures persist, inflation could remain elevated. If not, the spike may prove temporary.For now, the data reinforces a macro environment of elevated uncertainty, with inflation increasingly tied to geopolitical developments.

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Total crypto liquidations reached $277 million in the past 24 hours, signaling continued volatility across the market.
Short positions led the wipeout with $185 million liquidated, while long positions accounted for around $92.4 million.
The dominance of short liquidations suggests a short squeeze scenario, where sudden upward price moves forced bearish traders out of positions.
Major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum remain at the center of these high-leverage movements.
This level of liquidation highlights unstable market conditions, where rapid price swings continue to punish over-leveraged traders.
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