Inflation Moderates in Apr. on Lower Gas, Grocery Prices
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Consumer prices rose 2.3 per cent in April from a year ago, down from 2.4 per cent in March and the smallest increase in more than four years.
Economists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted their forecasts for US inflation this year and next, in part to account for a weaker dollar following the Trump administration’s tariff announcements.
US economic outlook improves, inflation forecasts drop and recession odds fall after US-China trade deal to reduce the highest tariffs for 90 days.
The Gold price rally has stalled, yet a “double-top” candle chart appears to be emerging, which could send XAU/USD prices toward the $3,000 figure and beyond. Momentum shows that buyers' strength is fading and that sellers are stepping in.
US consumer prices are expected to have increased in April, with economists anticipating a more pronounced impact from higher tariffs over time. This has led to growing consumer apprehension about inflation and the economy.
Bitcoin price surges above $104K as April CPI cools to 2.3%, boosting Fed rate-cut bets and fueling bullish market sentiment. Bitcoin Rises Above $104K as
Ethereum (ETH) saw a quick rebound on Tuesday, rising 9% following a soft April Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading in the United States (US). The top altcoin bounced off the $2,400 level and stretched its weekly gains to 50% as it continues to see sustained demand, with more analysts predicting a rotation from BTC toward ETH.
Asian stocks traded in narrow ranges early Wednesday as investors waited for direction after US benchmarks wiped out their 2025 losses on signs trade tensions are easing and after US inflation was softer than forecast.
XRP price outlook brightens as Ripple’s Monica Long forecasts surging adoption amid shifting US crypto sentiment.