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ARI10 Express: Analysis of the Impact of Inflation and Microsoft's Actions

Inflation data and tech‑company decisions create a dynamic backdrop for investors watching the market.

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U.S. Inflation Data and Monetary Policy Outlook

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.7% year-over-year in November, in line with market consensus. Core inflation reached 0.3% year-over-year. In October, the CPI stood at 2.6%.

The data indicates potential room for the Federal Reserve to continue interest rate cuts while maintaining proximity to its inflation target. However, the upward trend observed since September (2.4%) remains a cause for concern.

Source: Trading Economics

Microsoft Declines Proposal to Invest in Bitcoin

Microsoft's board has decided to reject the proposal to include Bitcoin in the company's corporate balance sheet. The decision stands in contrast to the success of MicroStrategy's strategy in this area.

Source: Bloomberg

Ripple Launches RLUSD Stablecoin

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has approved Ripple’s issuance of the RLUSD stablecoin. The token will be backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar reserves and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds. Ripple positions the product as a competitor to Tether.

Source: X

MicroStrategy Continues Accumulation

MicroStrategy has acquired additional Bitcoin worth USD 2.13 billion. The company now holds a total of 423,650 BTC, purchased for an aggregate amount of USD 25.6 billion at an average price of USD 60,324 per unit.

Source: X

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