CoinMarketNews reports that the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows U.S. inflation has fallen to 3.5%, below most expectations. In June, CPI fell 0.4% month over month, bringing annual inflation to 3.5%. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had predicted the prior month’s decline would be 0.2% and forecast inflation at 3.8%. In remarks on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Wausch reiterated his resolve to combat inflation, saying that inflation is an “unfair burden” on the American people and businesses. He said that “institutional change” in policy is necessary. With inflation easing, market expectations for the Fed’s rate hikes this year have also declined: the probability of a rate hike at the July meeting fell from 42% the day before to 17%.

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GateUser-170ee8b1
· 9h ago
The 0.4% monthly decline exceeded expectations by a factor of two, and economists’ faces have been slapped hard. The question now is: will the first cut come in September, or should we wait until the end of the year? Those betting on rate cuts can rush in first.
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TheLiquidationLampInMisty
· 9h ago
CPI has dropped to 3.5%, and rate-cut expectations have surged. The probability of a rate hike in July has been slashed from 42% to 17%. The market reacted fast this time. But what does the “system reform” Wosch mentioned mean—has anyone offered any interpretations?
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