{"id":26248,"date":"2025-05-12T05:31:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T05:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/4-things-that-could-impact-crypto-markets-in-the-week-ahead\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T05:31:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T05:31:43","slug":"4-things-that-could-impact-crypto-markets-in-the-week-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=26248","title":{"rendered":"4 Things That Could Impact Crypto Markets in The Week Ahead\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Crypto markets have held onto gains over the weekend as the United States and China sat down for trade talks, though no official deals were made.<\/p>\n

Reports also emerged about Donald Trump\u2019s list of around 20 countries prioritized for early trade negotiations, including key partners like Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam.<\/p>\n

In a widely anticipated move<\/a>, the Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, citing increased macroeconomic uncertainty tied to tariffs, signaling a continued \u201cwait and see\u201d approach.<\/p>\n

This week will see key inflation and consumer confidence reports, which could rattle markets if they come in worse than expected.<\/p>\n

Economic Events May 12 to 16<\/h2>\n

April\u2019s Consumer Price Index (CPI) excluding food and energy is due Tuesday. The CPI report is one of the two key measures of inflation, along with the Personal Consumption Expenditures index.<\/p>\n

The CPI report reflects price trends across the economy and shapes consumer spending and business sentiment. However, figures are usually much lower than reality in terms of price increases for consumers.<\/p>\n

April\u2019s Producer Price Index (PPI) report is due Thursday, reflecting input costs for producers and manufacturers and measuring the cost of producing consumer goods. This leading inflation data also shapes policymakers\u2019 decisions.<\/p>\n

April\u2019s Retail Sales report is also due Thursday. This data indicates how much consumers are spending on durable and non-durable goods and is a leading indicator of economic health.<\/p>\n

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Key Events This Week:<\/p>\n

1. April CPI Inflation data \u2013 Tuesday<\/p>\n

2. OPEC Monthly Report \u2013 Wednesday<\/p>\n

3. April PPI Inflation data \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n

4. April Retail Sales data \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n

5. Fed Chair Powell Speaks \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n

6. MI Consumer Sentiment data \u2013 Friday<\/p>\n

Markets also await the\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n