US inflation data, eagerly awaited by global markets since the beginning of the week, has been released. The July 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) results signaled potential reshaping investors' expectations for the Fed's future actions. Cryptocurrency markets, however, turned upwards immediately after the announcement.
US inflation data released
The July 2025 US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data brought an end to the eager anticipation in markets. According to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), annual inflation was 2.7%, slightly below the market expectation of 2.8%. Annual inflation was also 2.7% in June. Monthly, the CPI increased by 0.2%.
The lower-than-expected data has once again raised the possibility of potential scenarios for the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate policy. According to analysts, this could increase the likelihood of the Fed bringing forward interest rate cuts; however, some market commentators also suggest the Fed may adopt a cautious stance. The potential impact of the Donald Trump administration's tariffs and global trade policies on inflation remains a key concern for investors. The moderate course of core inflation is considered a development that could support risk appetite.
The cryptocurrency market reacted quickly and generally positively to the data. As seen in the chart below, Bitcoin experienced a brief surge following the announcement. Ethereum (ETH) continued its upward momentum, trading around $4,309. ETH is seen to have a positive trend of 2-3% throughout the day. Major altcoins are also in the green, and investors are observed to be increasingly interested in risky assets following the macroeconomic data release.
Statements from Fed officials in the coming days are expected to influence market expectations.
