US PPI Surprises to the Upside

The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for December came in much stronger than expected — with a 0.5% monthly jump vs forecasts of ~0.2% and a 3.0% annual rise beating estimates. �

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Core PPI (excluding food & energy) also rose more than expected, signaling persistent inflation pressures in services and wholesale pricing. �

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💼 2) Why This Matters

PPI tracks price pressures earlier in the supply chain — and higher wholesale costs tend to feed into consumer inflation later. �

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This inflation surprise complicates the narrative that prices are steadily cooling, and makes Federal Reserve rate cuts less likely or more delayed. �

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💹 3) Immediate Market Reaction

📊 Traditional markets:

U.S. stocks and yields are reacting to hotter inflation data (contained in broader financial media). �

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📉 Crypto impact:

Bitcoin and broader crypto prices fell sharply right after the PPI release, breaking key support levels amid renewed inflation fears. �

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In some reports, BTC slid below ~$82,400, triggering a wave of liquidations and broader bearish sentiment in crypto. �

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The stronger inflation data cut expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026, removing a macro tailwind many risk assets — including crypto — had been pricing in. �

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