โฐ When is it coming?
The US CPI (Consumer Price Index) report for January 2026 will be released on Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 8:30โฏAM Eastern Time (ET).
- UTC: 1:30โฏPM
- Pakistan (PKT): 6:30โฏPM
Mark your calendars โ this is the moment traders wait for! ๐
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๐ What is CPI?
CPI tells us how fast everyday prices are rising. In simple words: itโs the inflation thermometer ๐ก๏ธ.
- Headline CPI โ Includes food + energy.
- Core CPI โ Excludes food + energy (shows the real trend).
- MoM โ MonthโtoโMonth change.
- YoY โ YearโtoโYear change.
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๐ Previous Data (December 2025)
- Headline CPI YoY: 2.7%
- Core CPI YoY: 2.6%
- MoM: +0.3% (mainly shelter costs)
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๐ฎ Expected Outlook (February 2026 release)
- Analysts expect inflation to stay near 3% in early 2026.
- Housing costs, tariffs, and consumer spending are keeping prices sticky.
- Fedโs 2% target is still below โ cautious stance likely.
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๐ก Crypto Market Impact
CPI is a market mood setter ๐ญ. It shapes how the Federal Reserve reacts, and that reaction drives liquidity โ the lifeblood of crypto markets.
- ๐ด High CPI โ Fed tightens policy โ borrowing expensive โ liquidity squeeze โ BTC & altcoins under pressure ๐
- ๐ข Low CPI โ Fed relaxes โ borrowing easier โ liquidity flows โ BTC & altcoins may rally ๐
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๐ Key Takeaway
CPI isnโt just a number โ itโs a signal for traders. On 12 Feb, 8:30โฏAM ET (6:30โฏPM PKT), the market will decide: pressure or relief? BTC and altcoins will move fast, so stay alert! โก
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โUS CPI release ๐
๐ 12 Feb, 8:30โฏAM ET (6:30โฏPM PKT)
Prev: 2.7% YoY, Core 2.6%
Expect: Sticky near 3% ๐ฌ
High CPI = pressure ๐
Low CPI = relief rally ๐
BTC traders, mark your calendars ๐
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