According to PANews, the latest projection places the U.S. one-year inflation rate for December at 4.1%, marking a modest dip from both the expected 4.5% and the previous 4.5% reading. The downward adjustment highlights evolving market sentiment and ongoing reassessments of U.S. economic conditions — a development closely watched by traders and investors as it could influence Fed policy and market momentum going into 2026. #BTCVSGOLD