CPI Surprise: Inflation Drops Sharper Than Expected, Lifting Crypto Outlook

US inflation cooled faster than economists anticipated on July 14, 2026, delivering a notable win for risk assets including cryptocurrency. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported June headline CPI at 3.5% year-over-year, below the 3.8% consensus forecast. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, came in at 2.6% YoY versus expectations around 2.8–2.9%. Headline prices also The post CPI Surprise: Inflation Drops Sharper Than Expected, Lifting Crypto Outlook appeared first on BeInCrypto.