The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released October’s Consumer Price Index data today. The annual inflation rate increased to 2.6% from the previous 2.4%, aligning with forecasts. Month-over-month, the inflation rate remained steady at 0.2%, matching both prior figures and expectations.

The Core Inflation Rate, excluding food and energy prices, remained at 3.3% year over year and rose by 0.3% month over month, consistent with consensus estimates. These figures indicate that underlying inflation pressures remain stable.

Bitcoin rose 1.2% immediately after the data was released and is trading at $88,400 as of press time.