CPI hits 2.7% - markets blink, crypto debates

December’s CPI landed exactly at 2.7%, with a slightly cooler core print giving markets mild relief but no big Fed pivot.

Stocks faded the initial bounce, yields dipped then reset, while crypto added $20–30 billion as some traders framed the data as a “Goldilocks” setup for 2026.

But the narrative isn’t settled, plenty of macro and crypto voices warn that one hotter print or delayed rate cuts could quickly flip the mood.