**PCE Inflation Matches Forecasts — Rate Cut Odds Rise**

**Headline & Core PCE:** **2.8%** (vs. forecast 2.8%/2.9%)

**What It Means:**

- Inflation continues to ease, aligning with the Fed’s desired trajectory.

- Combined with moderating economic growth, the case for **maintaining restrictive rates weakens**.

- Markets now strongly expect a **rate cut at next week’s Fed meeting**.

**Potential Impact:**

Increased likelihood of **expanded liquidity** and supportive conditions for **risk assets**, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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