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US Presidential Debate: Janet Yellen Shines, Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks Dip

US Presidential Debate: Kamala Harris Shines, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Stocks Fall

In August, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed for the fifth consecutive month, leading to expectations of a 1% rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. Despite this, major US stock indices closed higher yesterday (9/11). The first debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris took place yesterday, with Harris displaying a strong performance against Trump. Although cryptocurrency was not mentioned by either candidate, Harris’s commanding presence led to a decline in cryptocurrency and related stocks.

US Labor Statistics Bureau Releases August CPI Data

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August Consumer Price Index (CPI), showing a 2.5% year-on-year increase in line with market expectations. Additionally, the core CPI increased by 3.2%, also meeting expectations. However, the 0.3% monthly increase in core CPI was the largest in four months. While the overall inflation rate fell to its lowest level since February 2021, the monthly increase in core CPI disappointed some who were hoping for a 50 basis point rate cut instead of 25 basis points.

Market Expectations and CNBC Analyst Predictions

According to the CME FedWatch tool, 85% of investors believe that the Federal Reserve will announce a precautionary 1% rate cut next week, adjusting the benchmark interest rate to 5%–5.25%. This figure was at 66% in the previous day’s data. CNBC market commentator Jim Cramer emphasized the importance of “keeping it simple” and celebrating the Fed’s rate cut. He viewed the slight rate cut positively as it instills confidence and paves the way for future cuts without causing panic.

US Stock Market Performance and Presidential Election Countdown

All major US stock indices closed higher on September 11, with technology stocks particularly shining. As the US presidential election approaches, Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris engaged in their first presidential debate since Biden withdrew from the race.

According to CNN’s polling data, observers believed that Harris outperformed Trump by a significant margin of 63% to 37%. Prior to the debate, there was no clear expectation difference between the two candidates (50% to 50%). Although cryptocurrency was not mentioned by either candidate during the debate, Trump’s temporary setback briefly pressured cryptocurrencies, leading to slight declines in Bitcoin and Ethereum. In a day where tech stocks surged, cryptocurrency-related sectors also experienced a downward trend, with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) falling by 0.83%, software development company MicroStrategy (MSTR), which is Bitcoin-centric, dropping by 0.28%, and mining company Marathon (MARA) declining by 0.94%. Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock price (DJT-US) plummeted by 10.5% to $16.68 per share.

Conclusion

Kamala Harris showed a strong performance in the presidential debate, leading to a decline in cryptocurrency and related stocks. Despite the market fluctuations, investors remain attentive to the upcoming developments as the US presidential election continues to unfold.

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