Breaking: Bitcoin & Altcoins To Rally As US PCE Inflation Comes In At 2.5%

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience navigating the intricacies of global financial markets, I find myself both intrigued and slightly amused by the latest US PCE inflation figures. The steady 2.5% figure for July, while maintaining a consistent trend, has unexpectedly undercut market expectations.


New statistics released by the government indicate that the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation rate remained steady at 2.5% in July, matching the figure from June and falling short of predictions made by financial markets. The financial world had been anticipating this data because it has a significant impact on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate adjustments. It is worth noting that this specific metric is used by the central bank to measure inflationary trends within the country.

US PCE Inflation Cools To 2.5%

The most recent data from the Commerce Department’s report indicates that U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) increased by 0.2% in July, compared to a 0.1% rise in the previous month. On an annual comparison, the inflation was at 2.5%, which was lower than the 2.6% anticipated by Wall Street analysts. This discrepancy has led to a surge of optimism in financial markets.

At the same time, it was observed that the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, which does not account for food and energy costs, increased by 0.2%. This was consistent with the June data. However, on a year-over-year basis, the Core PCE inflation rate remained at 2.6%, matching the figures reported in June and lower than the predicted 2.7% according to market estimates.

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2024-08-30 15:47