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US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient

Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation's steady decline over the past two years has stalled in recent months. According to the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, consumer prices rose 2.3% in October from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. Economists closely watch core prices because they typically provide a better read on where inflation is headed.

Is Bitcoin's Post-Election Rally Over?

Pro-crypto optimism was off-the-charts, investors were euphoric about Bitcoin's future growth potential, and a final climb over the $100,000 mark seemed like a no-brainer. While there's certainly a case to be made that Bitcoin might have gone up too far, too fast, I think there's still plenty of upside potential as we head into 2025. You don't need to be an economist to understand Bitcoin.

Tether-Backed Northern Data Gets Offers for Crypto Mining Arm

(Bloomberg) -- Northern Data AG is getting closer to a deal to sell its crypto mining operations as the company looks to capitalize on November’s Bitcoin rally.Most Read from BloombergIn Traffic-Weary Toronto, a Battle Breaks Out Over Bike LanesIn Italy’s Motor City, Car-Free Options Are GrowingNew York City’s ‘Living Breakwaters’ Brace for Stormier SeasIn Kansas City, a First-Ever Stadium Designed for Women’s Sports Takes the FieldThe Frankfurt-listed company resolved in October to sell its cry