U.S. CPI inflation slows to 3.4% as expected, bitcoin holds near $64,000
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The U.S. CPI inflation rate slows to 3.4%, meeting economists' expectations, while core inflation also matches forecasts. Bitcoin remains steady near $64,000 as investors await further market cues. Treasury yields decline in response to the inflation data, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions and the overall market sentiment in the crypto space.
Both headline and core inflation matched economists’ expectations, while bitcoin held near $64,000 and Treasury yields declined.