The U.S. real-time inflation index, as measured by Truflation, has climbed to 2.7% annually, marking an increase from 1.7% six months ago. This rise in inflation could lead the Federal Reserve to reconsider its current trajectory of rate cuts in 2025. Truflation's index, which utilizes daily price data from major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart, contrasts with the traditional CPI survey method. The recent inflation figure is the highest since January 2025, when the official CPI was at 3.0%. The Federal Reserve recently reduced interest rates by 25 basis points to 4% annually. However, the uptick in inflation may deter a further rate cut in December, as the FED's decisions will hinge on upcoming official CPI and employment data. A sustained high inflation rate could prompt a more restrictive monetary policy, potentially impacting risk assets like Bitcoin.