U.S. Core PCE Index Hits 2.9% in July 2025

The U.S. core PCE price index reached 2.9%, matching forecasts, signaling continued inflationary pressures. Economists anticipate the Federal Reserve’s response to this data release, which could influence interest rate decisions and impact cryptocurrency markets. While no immediate reactions are observed from market players or experts, some industry observers suggest that past inflation increases have historically correlated with heightened market volatility, particularly affecting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.