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Wednesday’s July CPI report shows that prices are definitely falling, but markets are still questioning whether the Federal Reserve can achieve a soft landing

Thursday’s CPI report shows prices are coming down more quickly than analysts had anticipated, renewing hope that central bankers will cut rates in the fall

With the CPI having landed on the same day as last month’s FOMC meeting, there’s a lot to be learned from the meeting minutes

Beneath top level numbers in May’s CPI print lies a treasure trove of insights as to where inflation might be headed

On Wednesday, markets will receive the latest Consumer Price Index report followed by the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and projections

Analysts say the report’s impact will be short-lived since the Fed will reveal their plans before markets close

Bitcoin, after posting another record-high of just under $73,000 Monday, lost 0.7% Tuesday

Goods marked a 0.4% month-over-month price increase, compared with a 0.5% monthly increase in January, which is in line with analysts’ expectations

Even a slight decline in the historically high inflation Americans have experienced for roughly 18 months is a cautiously positive sign, analysts say

Markets remain indecisive, with wide 2% swings seen in both directions shortly the report’s release

Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge,’ has remained well below its one-year average, indicating traders think that have handle on the Fed’s next moves

Bitcoin and ether rose 4% and 5%, respectively, while stocks opened in the green

Bitcoin and ether inched into the green at the close Monday, rallying 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively

There’s an old trader’s saying that “in a crisis, correlations go to 1.0”

Market participants expect future rate hikes to be more aggressive in response

July’s CPI report came in 0.2% lower than expected, showing an 8.5% increase in prices across the board year over year

Bitcoin and ether both slid immediately following the release of the report, losing 2.5% and 3.4%, respectively, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opened 1.6% lower

As analysts expect a slower year of growth in 2022, rising inflation pushes investors to take off risk

European equity markets fell Monday while cryptocurrency traders were largely unphased

The unfolding situation in Eastern Europe has ratcheted up market uncertainty, leading investors to sell or stick to the sidelines

The prospect of an executive order from the US president relating to cryptocurrencies added to market uncertainty

The US and NATO say Russia has not partially removed troops from Ukraine’s border yet, causing more fear among investors

Tensions at Ukraine’s border eased slightly after positive remarks from Putin, leading to a jump in both cryptocurrencies and stocks

Market uncertainty continues to mount as St. Louis Fed President calls for quicker rate hikes and tensions build between Russia and Ukraine