2025-12-23 17:30:35

Q3 brought a surprise to the markets—U.S. real GDP expanded at an annualized quarterly rate of 4.3%, crushing the 3.3% consensus estimate and outpacing the prior quarter's 2.8% expansion. That's notable. On the inflation front, core PCE inflation held steady at 2.9% annualized, matching forecasts exactly. What does this mean for traders? Stronger-than-expected growth could keep the Fed in a holding pattern longer, while stable inflation readings suggest easing pressures. For crypto markets positioning around macro shifts, this data matters—it influences everything from Bitcoin's safe-haven flows to altcoin risk appetite.

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RadioShackKnight

· 23h ago

4.3% GDP directly smashed expectations, the Fed might have to continue holding back --- Wait, PCE stabilized at 2.9%? What does this mean, is Bitcoin going to bleed? --- Strong growth + stable inflation, this combination is actually a bit subtle for crypto... risk assets need to reflect --- GDP exceeded expectations by so much, the Fed's observation period might be longer than imagined, altcoin investors should be alarmed --- 4.3%? No way, now those altcoin people have to recalculate --- Inflation stabilized while growth soared, it's contradictory... can the crypto market escape the macro curse this time?

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