December inflation data came in as expected, with U.S. CPI holding steady at 2.7% year-over-year. Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, ticked slightly lower at 2.6% year-over-year—a tick below economists' 2.7% forecast. The numbers suggest pricing pressure remains contained despite resilient consumer spending and tight labor markets. Meanwhile, Bitcoin maintained its momentum above the $93,000 mark, reflecting ongoing market dynamics as traders digest macroeconomic signals. These inflation readings could shape expectations around future monetary policy moves, making them worth monitoring for anyone tracking both traditional markets and digital assets.