The crypto market, particularly Bitcoin, remains highly reactive to U.S. economic data as it approaches the $90,000 threshold. Key reports this week—initial jobless claims, S&P Global PMIs, and consumer sentiment—are shaping investor behavior. Strong jobless claims (215,000 vs. expected 225,000) suggest labor market resilience, potentially boosting crypto liquidity. However, plunging consumer sentiment (50.8, near historic lows) and a 12th consecutive drop in the Leading Economic Index signal economic uncertainty, which could drive investors toward safer assets. Meanwhile, mixed PMI readings (strong services but weaker manufacturing) complicate Fed rate-cut expectations, influencing Bitcoin’s demand. Analysts warn that persistent economic weakness may pressure crypto prices lower.
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read moreBitcoin Price Faces Key Economic Events as Traders Eye $100K Target
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read moreUS Inflation Reports and Federal Reserve Speeches to Impact Crypto Markets
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