#CPI_BTC_Watch
#believers $BTC $ETH $XRP The "fishy" news surrounding CPI in February 2026 involves two very different headlines: a literal row over a fish lunch involving a top political leader and a major "reset" of official inflation data that has sparked some debate.
the financial world, "something fishy" has been noted regarding the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on February 13, 2026, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Shutdown Distortions: The report was delayed by two days due to a brief government shutdown. Economists warned that the data is "distorted" because the BLS had to assume no change in prices for many components during the shutdown gap, which may have introduced a downward bias.
Market Suspicion: Traders were seen moving into "safe-haven" treasuries ahead of the release as tech stocks sold off, reflecting high uncertainty about whether the reported 2.4% inflation rate truly reflects reality or is just a statistical anomaly.