Today's CPI Data: Simple Breakdown and Effects on Stocks & Crypto
September 11, 2025 – The U.S. released August's CPI data today. CPI tracks price changes for everyday items like food and gas. It helps show if inflation is rising or falling. Here's what it means in easy terms, plus how it hit stocks and crypto.
Quick CPI Facts
Overall CPI: Up 0.3% from July; 2.9% higher than last year. Inflation is a bit hotter but close to what experts expected.
Core CPI (ignores food/energy): Up 0.3% monthly; 3.1% yearly. Prices for housing and some goods rose due to things like tariffs.
Key changes: Shelter costs up, energy down, food steady.
This suggests inflation isn't cooling fast, but it's okay enough for possible Fed rate cuts soon.
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Chart showing CPI changes over time (Source: BLS).
How It Affects Stocks
Stocks jumped because lower rates could come, making borrowing cheaper and boosting companies.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit highs; tech stocks like Intel led the way.
But sticky inflation might mean fewer cuts, adding some risk
How It Affects Crypto
Crypto likes rate cuts too—it means more money flowing into risky assets like Bitcoin.
Bitcoin up to ~$114,000 (1.3% gain); Ethereum followed.
Total crypto market over $4 trillion; most coins rose.
ETFs saw big inflows, but hot inflation could cause drops if cuts delayed
Data supports Fed cuts, good for stocks and crypto short-term. Watch for more reports like PPI. Diversify your investments!
Full details at bls.gov/cpi. Data as of today.
