The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report will be released today at 8:30 AM ET, making it one of the most important economic events of the month. Inflation data directly influences expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates. A CPI reading below 3.5% could revive hopes for rate cuts and support stocks and crypto. A reading between 3.5% and 3.6% may keep markets range-bound. If CPI exceeds 3.6%, expectations for tighter policy could increase, putting pressure on risk assets. Markets will react immediately to the inflation print and its implications for Fed policy.








