Real Vision: Finance & Investing Soft U.S. Inflation, BoE Rate Cut, and Crypto Volatility: PALvatar Market Recap, December 18 2025
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Dec 18, 2025 In a lively market recap, U.S. inflation fell unexpectedly, stoking hopes for future Fed rate cuts. Micron soared on impressive earnings while silver hit historic highs. The Bank of England made a contentious rate cut, and the ECB maintained its rates, boosting growth forecasts. Meanwhile, Bitcoin experienced wild swings, with a $3,000 rise followed by a dramatic drop. The discussions also included updates from Coinbase and Robinhood, alongside shifts in CFTC leadership. Stay tuned for tomorrow's insights!
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Soft US Inflation Sparks Rally
- US inflation came in much cooler than expected, with headline CPI at 2.7% and core CPI at 2.6% year-on-year. This weaker print reignited hopes for Fed rate cuts and powered a strong US equity rally.
Micron's Beat Eases AI Worries
- Micron jumped after beating sales and earnings expectations and raising its profit forecast. The stronger outlook eased some AI valuation concerns for tech investors.
Commodities Diverge Post-CPI
- Silver hit an all-time high above $66 while oil prices declined again. Commodities diverged as safe-haven and growth-related flows adjusted to the inflation news.