#CPIWatch #CPIWatch 🚨
Traders, mark your calendars! The US CPI data for November 2025 drops **today, December 18, at 8:30 AM ET** via the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This one's special – due to the recent government shutdown, October's CPI was canceled entirely, and today's report won't include month-over-month changes for many categories (no direct MoM comparison to October).
**Market Expectations:**
- Headline CPI YoY: ~3.1% (up slightly from September's 3.0%)
- Core CPI YoY: ~3.0% (steady but still above Fed's 2% target)
Why it matters for crypto:
- Lower-than-expected inflation → More dovish Fed vibes → Higher odds of rate cuts in 2026 → Risk-on rally for BTC & alts.
- Hotter print → Delayed easing → Potential pressure on risk assets like crypto.
Bitcoin and the broader market have been volatile lately – a soft CPI could spark a relief bounce, while sticky inflation might trigger caution.
Eyes on the data! How do you think markets will react? Bullish on a cool print or bracing for upside surprise?
