Huo Xing Finance reports that on May 12, the U.S. April unadjusted year-over-year CPI came in at 3.8%, the highest since May 2023 and above the market expectation of 3.7%. The U.S. April unadjusted core CPI year-over-year rose to 2.8%, the highest since September 2025 and exceeding the forecast of 2.7%. The U.S. April seasonally adjusted monthly CPI fell to 0.6%, the lowest since February this year, in line with market expectations. The U.S. April seasonally adjusted core CPI monthly rate reached 0.4%, the highest since January 2025, surpassing the expected 0.3%. According to market data, following the CPI release, Bitcoin strengthened, with its 24-hour decline narrowing rapidly from 0.79% to 0.23%, currently trading at $80,950. Ahead of Tuesday’s trading session, all three major U.S. stock index futures declined; as of reporting, the Dow futures fell 0.12%, Nasdaq futures dropped 0.99%, and S&P 500 futures declined 0.47%.
US CPI Exceeds Expectations, Bitcoin Rises, Major US Stock Index Futures Fall
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On May 12, 2026, the U.S. April CPI year-over-year rose to 3.8%, the highest since May 2023, exceeding the expected 3.7%. Core CPI came in at 2.8%, also above forecasts. Seasonally adjusted monthly CPI declined to 0.6%, in line with expectations, while monthly core CPI increased to 0.4%, surpassing the 0.3% forecast. Bitcoin rebounded following the data release, with its 24-hour decline narrowing to 0.23% at $80,950. Prior to the U.S. market open, futures market activity showed weakness, with Nasdaq futures down 0.99%. Perpetual futures traders closely monitored price movements amid mixed inflation signals.
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