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United States · USD · inflation
CPI YoY
1/1/1970, 8:30:00 AM · Importance 3/3 · Status upcoming
Previous
3.2%
Forecast
3.1%
Actual
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Revised
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Why this release matters
US CPI is the primary inflation gauge the Federal Reserve considers alongside PCE. A hotter print pushes rate-cut expectations further out and typically supports the dollar and short-term yields.
Scenario analysis
Hotter / stronger
Rate-cut expectations pared back → USD and short yields firm; gold and long-duration tech pressured.
In line
Confirms disinflation path → limited reaction; focus rotates to next catalyst.
Cooler / weaker
Rate-cut expectations pulled forward → USD and yields ease; equities and gold supported.