Bitcoin gains after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March.

Bitcoin gains after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March.

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enMarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailBitcoin gains after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March.Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.By James Van Straten, Stephen Alpher|Edited by Stephen AlpherUpdated Apr 10, 2026, 12:52 p.m. Published Apr 10, 2026, 12:33 p.m. Make preferred on What to know: Core CPI surprised to the downside in March, rising just 0.2% versus 0.3% expected.Headline CPI rose by an inline 0.9% due to the surge in oil prices amid the Iran war.Bitcoin rose modestly in the minutes following the news.As expected, U.S. inflation accelerated last month, driven mostly by rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Core prices, though, surprised to the downside. The Consumer Price

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