A 2.7% annual CPI increase and mixed crypto movements come as the Fed holds rates amid tariff debates and inflation concerns.
U.S. consumer prices increased by 2.7% year-over-year in July, slightly below the expected 2.8%, with a 0.2% monthly rise following a 0.3% increase in June. Bitcoin briefly reached $118,000, Ethereum climbed to $4,300, and Solana fell to $176. Meanwhile, the Fed held interest rates for the fifth consecutive meeting despite a split vote, with some officials advocating for a rate cut amid concerns over tariffs and a moderating shelter price trend. Traders now assign an 82.5% chance for a rate cut next month.