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The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will be released on August 12. CPI is one of the most important indicators of global inflation. Expectations point to headline inflation at 2.8% and core inflation at 3.0%. A result below expectations would support upward momentum for digital assets. However, a higher-than-expected result would trigger selling pressure in the cryptocurrency markets.
The Producer Price Index (PPI) data will be published on August 14. PPI is the last key metric to guide the Fed’s monetary policy outlook. The Fed has kept interest rates unchanged. In addition, expectations for a rate cut in September remain in place. These figures will play a role in shaping the possible decision. On the same day, US jobless claims will also be announced, with expectations at 220K compared to the previous 226K.
Jackson Hole, Trade Tensions, and Company Developments
The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium will be held from August 21 to 23. Organized by the Kansas City Fed, the event will bring together central bank governors, economists, and financial leaders. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the event are expected to influence market sentiment.
In the crypto space, on August 11, Binance will delist $DEFI and $MEMEFI futures contracts. On August 12, Stellar (XLM) will publish its Q2 2025 report. Meanwhile, Orca DAO’s vote on using 55,000 Solana from its treasury for $ORCA buybacks will end the same day.
On August 14, Lido (LDO) will hold a forum discussing its roadmap and long-term plans. On August 15, three significant events will take place. In the US, Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska. FTX will make new payments to creditors as part of its bankruptcy process. In addition, SharpLink Gaming, dubbed the “MicroStrategy of Ethereum,” will release its earnings report
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