According to Stock Talk (@stocktalkweekly), the latest headline PCE inflation rate stands at 2.1%, and the 'supercore' PCE has turned negative for the first time since COVID, signaling softening inflationary pressures. Despite these data points and heightened economic uncertainty, CME FedWatch data shows that market odds for a Federal Reserve rate cut at the upcoming June 18th meeting remain low at just 5% (Source: Stock Talk on Twitter, CME FedWatch). For crypto traders, persistent high rates may dampen risk appetite and limit immediate upside, but signs of cooling inflation could strengthen the narrative for future policy easing, supporting medium-term bullish sentiment in leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, following this morning's data, the probability of the Federal Reserve implementing rate cuts beginning in June 2024 has increased to 61%. However, markets do not anticipate immediate cuts, signaling persistent stagflation risks and heightened uncertainty over the Fed's policy direction. This macroeconomic ambiguity has led to short-term volatility in major cryptocurrencies, as traders reassess risk exposure and await further signals from the Fed’s dual mandate. Source: The Kobeissi Letter on Twitter, April 30, 2025.