Silver Surges, Bitcoin Stumbles: Fed’s Shocking Move!

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The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just dropped the latest CPI data, and inflation is at 2.7%-because nothing says ‘we’re all in this together’ like a 2.7% hike in your grocery bill. 🧾 But the real drama? The core CPI, the Fed’s favorite number, which came in slightly lower than expected. Because nothing says ‘we’re not panicking’ like a tiny dip in inflation. 😎

Bitcoin, the crypto king, barely blinked. It’s like watching a toddler try to solve a Rubik’s cube. 🧩 Meanwhile, silver prices hit a new high, because apparently, the market decided to invest in shiny things instead of your retirement fund. 💰

Inflation Rose at an Annual Rate of 2.7% in December, US CPI Data Shows

The latest CPI report shows inflation rose at 2.7% in December, matching everyone’s expectations. Because nothing says ‘predictable’ like a number that’s been in the forecast since 2020. 📈 The core CPI, which is supposed to show the ‘real’ inflation, came in at 2.6%-because why have a clear picture when you can have a slightly less blurry one? 🧵

U.S. CPI: +2.7% YEAR-OVER-YEAR (EST. +2.7%)
U.S. CORE CPI: +2.6% YEAR-OVER-YEAR (EST. +2.7%)

– Tree News (@TreeNewsFeed) January 13, 2026

Bitcoin had a tiny moment, hitting $92k. It’s like a celebrity at a party-everyone’s excited, but no one really knows why. 🎉 Meanwhile, spot silver price surpassed $87 per ounce for the first time, up over 21% year-to-date. Because nothing says ‘investment’ like a metal that’s also a fashion accessory. 💎

Silver spot hits new record high of $87, pushing American Eagles to triple digits across the board

– zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 13, 2026

The surge was expected because core inflation is easing. Because nothing says ‘we’re not in a crisis’ like a slight dip in inflation. 🧊 This eased fears of aggressive Fed rate hikes, lowering real yields and boosting liquidity, which tends to drive investors into risk assets like Bitcoin. 🚀

At the same time, silver benefited from the same dynamics, as softer inflation and the potential for a pause in tightening improved its appeal. Because nothing says ‘safe investment’ like a metal that’s also a fashion accessory. 💎

Perhaps, this explains why before the CPI report, the CME FedWatch Tool showed interest bettors wagering a 95% chance the Fed would keep rates unchanged. Post-report, the probabilities remained the same. Because nothing says ‘we’re not nervous’ like a 95% chance of doing nothing. 🤷‍♂️

This report may influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with the next meeting due on January 28, 2026. Because nothing says ‘we’re not worried’ like a meeting date. 🗓️

Ahead of today’s CPI release, analysts at Greeks.live highlighted a significant decline in crypto’s implied volatility (IV) compared to a week ago. Because nothing says ‘we’re not scared’ like a drop in volatility. 🧘‍♀️

This suggests that traders and investors largely believe that macroeconomic data no longer have a significant impact on the market. Because nothing says ‘we’re not paying attention’ like ignoring the numbers. 🤷‍♀️

The rebound seen at the beginning of the month, which had led to a recovery in Skew, is also said to have ended, with Skew falling back to holiday levels. Because nothing says ‘we’re not panicking’ like a return to calm. 🌊

“Market sentiment remains relatively weak, with bullish momentum being quite fragile. The slightest hint of trouble causes investors to flee,” wrote analysts at Greeks.live.

This outlook aligns with remarks from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who noted that the market is not giving macro as well as geopolitical climate the importance that it deserves. Because nothing says ‘we’re not concerned’ like ignoring the obvious. 🧠

Dimon: “markets seem to underappreciate the potential hazards-including from complex geopolitical conditions, the risk of sticky inflation and elevated asset prices.”

– zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 13, 2026

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2026-01-13 17:36