Low impact

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the top-line US inflation figure was disappointing.

Market impact

Which way this story pushes each asset. An inference from the story, not a measured move.

USD
Would push up
DaysMedium confidence
A disappointing (hotter) CPI reading could reduce near-term Fed rate-cut odds, supporting the dollar
Gold
Would push down
DaysMedium confidence
Reduced rate-cut expectations from hotter inflation could raise the opportunity cost of holding gold

What could change this

If Hassett's characterization reflects political framing rather than the underlying CPI details, the market impact may be limited.