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US inflation data surprises, with CPI higher by just 2.7% in November

Bitcoin rose above $88,000 on the pleasing news as forecasts had been for inflation to continue to run above 3%.”, — write: www.coindesk.com

US inflation data surprises, with CPI higher by just 2.7% in NovemberBitcoin rose above $88,000 on the pleasing news as forecasts had been for inflation to continue to run above 3%.Updated Dec 18, 2025, 1:44 pm Published Dec 18, 2025, 1:35 pm

US inflation data surprised to the downside on Thursday, potentially setting up the economy for continued Federal Reserve rate cuts next year.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7%. on a year-over-year basis in November, according to a Thursday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economist expectations had been for a rise of 3.1% and the previous reading was 3%.

Core CPI — which excludes food and energy — rose 2.6% against forecasts for 3% and 3% previously.

Monthly data was not included as the BLS statisticians continue to suffer the effects of October’s government shutdown.

Market reaction was swift. with bitcoin BTC$88,938.30 adding about 0.5% to earlier gains, now trading back above $88,000. US stock index futures also added to earlier gains, the Nasdaq 100 now ahead by 1.15%. The 10-year Treasury yield slipped two basis points to 4.12%.

Ahead of the data, markets were pricing in a 73% probability that the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged at its January meeting, according to the CME FedWatch tool.

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